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Extinction rates for many plants and animals have slowed
New research shows a slowdown in extinction rates for many plants and animals, linked to targeted conservation, protected areas, and habitat restoration
Scientists crack the neural code for how mice follow scents to food
Mice follow food scents via a distributed, pattern-based neural code across cortex that links odor identity to reward, guiding navigation amid odor clutter
New study finds paralysis ticks prefer the heads and necks of pets
A comprehensive study of more than 10,000 cases of tick bites on pets has confirmed a long-held suspicion among veterinarians…
AI models outperform traditional climate predictions for coral reefs
New artificial intelligence models are providing a more accurate and timely understanding of coral reef health, surpassing the capabilities of…
Unique siphonein pigment shields marine algae photosynthesis from excess light
Unique siphonein pigment in Codium fragile protects photosynthesis from excess light by triplet-triplet energy transfer, a model for bio-inspired solar tech
Pioneering research tests herbicide to protect New York lakes
Researchers in New York test a chelated copper herbicide in mesocosms to control starry stonewort while protecting lake ecosystems at SUNY Cobleskill
Red Sea vent microbes and geology actively shape one another
Scientists reveal Hatiba Mons in the Red Sea hosts low-temperature iron-oxide vents whose minerals and microbial mats shape and are shaped by each other