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Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Bear genes show circadian rhythms even during hibernation
Washington State University

Researchers found that grizzly bears' internal clocks keep ticking through hibernation, which helps them survive going without food for months.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides
University of Oxford

New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide exposure

Released: 16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Rabies virus variants from marmosets are found in bats
Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

The emergence of rabies in distinct wildlife species is a potential source of human infection and poses life-threatening risks. A 36-year-old farm worker died in May, in Northeast Brazil, only weeks after being bitten by a marmoset

Released: 16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Non-native diversity mirrors Earth’s biodiversity
Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)

New study reveals huge potential for future waves of invasive species

Released: 15-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Pseudoscorpions of Israel: Two New Family records Discovered
Hebrew University of Jerusalem

New study discovers two previously unknown pseudoscorpion families in Israel, expanding our understanding of the region's biodiversity.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
New deep learning AI tool helps ecologists monitor rare birds through their songs
British Ecological Society

Researchers develop deep learning AI tool that generates life-like birdsongs to train bird identification tools. This helps ecologists monitor rare species in the wild.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Multiple evolutionary trajectories in aquatic crocodiles
University of Liege

Research carried out by paleontologists has made it possible to trace the evolutionary convergence of these groups using 3D models

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Harris Lewin, leader of the Earth BioGenome Project to address the world’s biodiversity crisis, joins Arizona State University
Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
Harris Lewin, leader of the Earth BioGenome Project to address the world’s biodiversity crisis, joins Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU)

To help mitigate the world’s biodiversity crisis, Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory has recruited Harris Lewin, a prominent genome scientist currently spearheading one of biology’s most ambitious ‘moonshot’ goals, a complete DNA catalog of the genetic code for life on Earth by the end of this decade.

Newswise: Increased threat of war enhances pup survival
13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Increased threat of war enhances pup survival
University of Bristol

Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Europe was not covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans
Aarhus University

For decades, we believed that outside ice ages Europe was mostly covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans. Now, a new study shows that there was far more open and semi-open vegetation than conventionally expected

Released: 13-Nov-2023 7:05 PM EST
Recreation of ancient seawater reveals which nutrients shaped the evolution of early life
University of Oxford

Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new research published in Nature Geoscience has revealed how geological processes controlled which nutrients were available to fuel their development.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Mysterious new moth species discovered in Europe
Pensoft Publishers

European scientists discover new moth species after 40 years.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Endangered turtle population under threat as pollution may lead to excess of females being born
Griffith University

Pollution may compound the female-biasing influence of rising global temperatures on green sea turtles.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn University Empowers Dairy Farmers with Innovative Farming Strategies
Released: 13-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chulalongkorn University Empowers Dairy Farmers with Innovative Farming Strategies
Chulalongkorn University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittisak Ajariyakhajorn from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science delivered a lecture to dairy farmers.

Newswise: Papua New Guinea triples ocean protection, announcing two new Marine Protected Areas
Released: 13-Nov-2023 2:05 AM EST
Papua New Guinea triples ocean protection, announcing two new Marine Protected Areas
Wildlife Conservation Society

In an incredible turn of good news for our oceans, today the government of Papua New Guinea has announced over 1.5 million hectares, more than 16,000 km2, of new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

Newswise: Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%, according to study by Columbia and Stanford researchers
Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%, according to study by Columbia and Stanford researchers
Stanford University

There is no longer any question of how to prevent high-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires that have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S., according to a new study by researchers at Stanford and Columbia universities.

Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
WCS Holding News Media Briefing with WCS Climate Specialists and Policy Experts On Issues to be Addressed at UN Climate Summit, COP28 UAE
Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS Positions on US and International Policies; Along with Importance of Elevating Nature as Vital Climate Solution; Inadequate Climate Finance for Developing Countries; and Advocating a Rights-Based Approach for Indigenous Peoples.

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Released: 10-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Bronx Zoo Debuts Rarely Seen Endangered Mangshan Pit Viper Hatchling In World of Reptiles Nursery
Wildlife Conservation Society

Only 500 of These Beautiful Snakes Believed to Exist in the Wild in China

Newswise: Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers
Released: 9-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers
University of Exeter

Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers to feed their chicks, new research shows. White-browed sparrow weavers live in family groups in which only a dominant pair breeds and their grown-up offspring, particularly females, help to feed nestlings.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests
Frontiers

Above ground carbon stocks are at least 70% higher in mixed forests than in monocultures, with the highest carbon stocks relative to monocultures in forests comprised of four species

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Released: 9-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Forming ice: There’s a fungal protein for that
University of Utah

The way ice forms is a lot more interesting than you think. This basic physical process, among the most common in nature, also remains somewhat mysterious despite decades of scientific scrutiny.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides detected in New York state beeswax
Cornell University

An analysis of beeswax in managed honeybee hives in New York finds a wide variety of pesticide, herbicide and fungicide residues, exposing current and future generations of bees to long-term toxicity.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
How mice choose to eat or to drink
Stanford University

Making decisions is hard. Even when we know what we want, our choice often leaves something else on the table. For a hungry mouse, every morsel counts. But what if the decision is more consequential than choosing between crumbs and cheese?

Released: 8-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
‘Alien’ wasps thriving in tropical forests, study finds
University of York

Study reveals high diversity of Darwin wasps in Brazilian rainforest, challenging previous beliefs about their habitat preferences.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Omega-6 fatty acids may be key to mitigate early embryonic loss in beef cattle
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers test feeding lipids to combat major reproductive losses

Newswise: Cracking the code: Genome sequencing reveals why songbirds are larger in colder climates
Released: 7-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Cracking the code: Genome sequencing reveals why songbirds are larger in colder climates
University of British Columbia

Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds. This discovery also provides insights into this species’ capacity to adapt to the challenges of climate change.

Newswise: New dates for landslides reveal past Seattle fault earthquakes
Released: 7-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
New dates for landslides reveal past Seattle fault earthquakes
Seismological Society of America (SSA)

New maps of more than 1,000 deep-seated landslides in the Puget Lowlands of Washington State provide evidence of the last major earthquake along the Seattle Fault about 1,100 years ago—and may also hold traces of older earthquakes along the fault.

Newswise: U of I Study Finds Moderate Cattle Grazing Has No Effect on Sage Grouse Nest Success
Released: 7-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
U of I Study Finds Moderate Cattle Grazing Has No Effect on Sage Grouse Nest Success
University of Idaho

Sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same land without declines in greater sage grouse nest success or insect abundance, according to a 10-year University of Idaho study.

Newswise: $8 million grant establishes multi-agency program to mitigate vector-borne diseases
Released: 7-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
$8 million grant establishes multi-agency program to mitigate vector-borne diseases
Texas A&M AgriLife

VECTOR program to establish, enhance vector control efforts across Texas, Louisiana

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Released: 7-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Tufts Wildlife Clinic Celebrates 40 Years of Impact and Service
Tufts University

Officially established in 1983, today Tufts Wildlife Clinic provides medical care for thousands of orphaned, sick, and injured New England wildlife each year. It serves as a regional information resource on wildlife health for the public, state and federal agencies, wildlife biologists, veterinarians, and health professionals, among others.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
It’s corn! It has the…spots? Researchers supply significant genomic insight into tar spot of corn
American Phytopathological Society (APS)

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the fungus causing tar spot on corn and identified key genes involved in disease development. This information will help researchers develop better disease management strategies.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Large herbivores such as elephants, bison and moose contribute to tree diversity
Lund University

Using global satellite data, a research team has mapped the tree cover of the world’s protected areas. The study shows that regions with abundant large herbivores in many settings have a more variable tree cover, which is expected to benefit biodiversity overall.

Newswise: Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say
Released: 3-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say
University of Cambridge

People feel more positive about planting trees and protecting rainforests as a means of combating climate change than they do about employing technological solutions, according to a new research paper in Global Environmental Change.

Newswise: The kids aren't alright: Saplings reveal how changing climate may undermine forests
Released: 3-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EDT
The kids aren't alright: Saplings reveal how changing climate may undermine forests
University of Arizona

As climate scientist Don Falk was hiking through a forest, the old, green pines stretched overhead. But he had the feeling that something was missing. Then his eyes found it: a seedling, brittle and brown, overlooked because of its lifelessness.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
An eco-friendly solar-driven protocol solves water-oil separation
Frontiers

Researchers have developed a novel oil separation technique using solar thermal energy that is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and highly efficient.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Buzz around new centralized pollination portal for better global bee data
Flinders University

BeeBDC, a new tool to consolidate bee pollinator occurrences around the globe, addresses major gaps in public bee data, especially from Africa and Asia.

Newswise: Chimpanzees use hilltops to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups - study
Released: 2-Nov-2023 9:05 PM EDT
Chimpanzees use hilltops to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups - study
University of Cambridge

Chimpanzees use high ground to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups, often before making forays into enemy territory at times when there is reduced risk of confrontation, a new study suggests.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Making gluten-free, sorghum-based beers easier to brew and enjoy
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Beer is usually made from barley, leaving those with a gluten allergy unable to enjoy. Sorghum could be an alternative, but complex preparation steps hamper its adoption. A team reporting in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research has uncovered an enzyme that could improve sorghum-based beers' future.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
How the fish got its shoulder
Imperial College London

A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about how the shoulder evolved in animals – including us.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Parts of Clean Water Act not effective in controlling nutrient pollution
University of Georgia

When rivers began catching on fire, the U.S. government knew it was time to act. So Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972. It remains the guiding legislation for regulating America’s water quality. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests parts of it may not be working.

Newswise: FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
Released: 31-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
Florida State University

New research led by a Florida State University professor shows that potential adaptive responses by sea turtles, such as shifting the timing of when they nest, may not be enough to counteract the projected impacts from climate change on hatchling production.

Newswise: Climate-smart cows could deliver 10-20x more milk in Global South
Released: 31-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Climate-smart cows could deliver 10-20x more milk in Global South
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A team of animal scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to deliver a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania: cows that produce up to 20 times the milk of indigenous breeds.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Australasia’s hidden pollination crisis could threaten biodiversity and food security
Macquarie University

Australasia has likely overlooked a pollination crisis, according to new research published today in the journal Ecology and Evolution.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows
University of Maryland, Center for Environmental Science

The planet’s demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.

Newswise: RUDN Mathematician Created Mass Extinction Model Regarding Climate Change and Adaptation
Released: 31-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
RUDN Mathematician Created Mass Extinction Model Regarding Climate Change and Adaptation
Scientific Project Lomonosov

A RUDN University mathematician and a colleague developed a theoretical model of mass extinction. The model for the first time took into account two important factors - the inverse effect of vegetation on climate change and the evolutionary adaptation of species.

Newswise: UT-Led Aerial Surveys Reveal Ancient Landscape Beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet
Released: 30-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
UT-Led Aerial Surveys Reveal Ancient Landscape Beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet
University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences

Long before Antarctica froze over, rivers carved valleys through mountains in the continent’s east. Millions of years later, researchers have discovered a remnant of this ancient highland landscape thanks to an aerial survey campaign led by the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG).

Newswise: From the Arctic to Antarctic: scientists estimated accumulation of metals in lakes of polar regions of the Earth
Released: 30-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
From the Arctic to Antarctic: scientists estimated accumulation of metals in lakes of polar regions of the Earth
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Russian scientists analyzed the process of accumulation of heavy metals in sediments of lakes of polar and subpolar regions of the world. Researchers found out that lead and antimony are well accumulated even in lakes situated far from direct sources of pollution.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 1:30 AM EDT
Stink bugs: The good, the bad, and how to get rid of them
Virginia Tech

With summerlike temperatures on their way out and cooler temperatures moving in, homeowners may start to see more uninvited guests inside, particularly the brown marmorated stink bug. Virginia Tech experts say not only are these bugs a nuisance, they also pose an economic threat to farmers. But, there are some positives to having them around as well.



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