A team led by researchers at the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has uncovered key...
Only about 10% of the world’s roughly 4,000 snake species have venom strong enough to seriously hurt a human, but...
SECORE International’s Coral Seeding approach utilizes assisted reproduction, the breeding of corals, for reef restoration. This approach is realized within...
A newly identified wasp species, Chrysonotomyia susbelli, has been discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the 18th new species identified by...
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients...
Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them...
Presenting the world’s smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver: A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils...
Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to...
Maize (corn) is one of the most important staple crops in the world and has been extensively studied. Yet, many...
Scientists have discovered that certain plants can survive stressful, dry conditions by controlling water loss through their leaves without relying...
Homing is an animal’s ability to navigate towards an original location, such as a breeding spot or foraging territory. Salmon...
For years, scientists have thought that TGF-Beta, a signaling protein that holds sway over an astonishing array of cellular processes...
