Invertebrates, including insects, are poorly represented on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List. The Red List, the world’s most comprehensive information source on global conservation status, is dominated by Read More
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Researchers detect giraffe's pregnancy through hormonal changes, predict calf's birth
For La Trobe University researchers, the birth of a spritely new giraffe at Melbourne Zoo this month was two-and-a-half years in the making. Summary La Trobe University researchers spent two and a half years collaborating Read More
Florida is plagued by invasive creatures, but it’s the native rainbow snake that state officials are asking people to report on sight. Summary Despite Florida’s well-known issues with invasive species, state officials are Read More
Ultrafast charge transfer in solar cell dyes: High-frequency molecular vibrations
Whether in solar cells or in the human eye, whenever certain molecules absorb light, the electrons within them shift from their ground state into a higher-energy, excited state. This results in the transport of energy Read More
Research shows that early childhood maltreatment is associated with significant delays in social and cognitive development. Unfortunately, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children under age one face the highest Read More
Most known species evolved during 'explosions' of diversity, shows first
The British evolutionary biologist JBS Haldane is said to have quipped that any divine being evidently had “an ordinate fondness for beetles.” This “bon mot” conveyed an important truth: the “tree of life”—the family Read More
Genetic cause of feline atherosclerosis identified – New Study/Science Updates
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center have identified the genetic cause of atherosclerosis, an arterial disease occurring in cats. The discovery may help prevent the incidence of the disease Read More
A paper by a psychologist at the University of Kansas examines how language shapes our emotional experience of the world. Summary A University of Kansas psychologist’s paper explores the profound impact of language on Read More
Sunlight-powered catalyst sets new standard for hydrogen peroxide production efficiency
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) packs so much chemical energy into a small space that it is powerful enough to fuel rockets. But this same ability to concentrate energy also makes hydrogen peroxide useful for more Read More
For decades, researchers around the world have searched for alternatives to iridium, an extremely rare, incredibly expensive metal used in the production of clean hydrogen fuels. Summary For decades, scientists have sought replacements for iridium, Read More