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Oldest Pterodactylus fossil found in Germany
Pterosaurs, the flying reptiles of the dinosaur era, originated in the Late Triassic (227 million years…
Increasing crop yields by breeding plants to cooperate
A simple breeding experiment, combined with genetic analysis, can rapidly uncover genes that promote cooperation and…
Bats growl like death metal singers and Mongolian throat singers
Many animals produce sound to communicate with each other, and bats are no exception. But bats…
Forests found to benefit from tree species variety and genetic diversity
Reforestation projects should include a variety of tree species and ensure genetic diversity within each species…
The Chinese protests are about politics and freedom, but they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now
While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the…
Virus undercuts fungus's attacks on wheat
A naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a…
Study explores link between shark nose shape, size and sensitivity of smell
Sharks have reputations as “super smellers” that use olfaction to detect odors related to finding prey…
Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: How seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers
The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labor shortages in Australia…
Child sexual abuse review: How research can help to tackle growing online abuse
In the seven years since the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, it…