Researchers studying data from 600 fields in 20 countries have found that managed honey bees…
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Historic datasets reveal effects of climate change and habitat loss on plant-pollinator networks
Two biologists at Washington University in St. Louis were delighted to discover a meticulous dataset…
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Researchers find new information about ‘Snowball Earth’ period
Researchers report new clues on the duration of what was a significant change in atmospheric…
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Biologists compare new bees to 100-year-old records
Researchers have found that bees and plants have been surprisingly resilient in the face of…
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Physicist develops new silicone rubber
A physicist has developed a new type of silicone rubber that may have widespread applications,…
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Key enzyme missing from aggressive form of breast cancer, groundbreaking study shows
A groundbreaking new study has found that triple-negative breast cancer cells are missing a key…
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NASA’s Van Allen Probes reveal a new radiation belt around Earth
NASA’s Van Allen Probes mission has discovered a previously unknown third radiation belt around Earth,…
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New marine species discovered in Pacific Ocean
An international expedition in Papua New Guinea has found a new species of sea slugs,…
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Democratic Republic of Congo’s best run reserve is hemorrhaging elephants
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) largest remaining forest elephant population has declined by 37…
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Wolf in sheep’s clothing: Uncovering how deadly bacteria trick the immune system
A new study demonstrates how bacteria can pretend to be a virus and trick the…