Findings from a new study investigating how birds experience neophobia, which is the fear of new…
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Earth's crust has been 'dripping' beneath Andes Mountains for millions of years
Just like honey slowly dripping from a spoon, parts of the rocky outermost layer of Earth’s…
New research demonstrates connections between climate change and civil unrest among the ancient Maya
An extended period of turmoil in the prehistoric Maya city of Mayapan, in the Yucatan region…
Discovery of lonely tortoise doubles known members of 'phantasticus' species
The discovery in 2019 of a lone small female tortoise living on one of the most…
New model predicts how temperature affects life from quantum to classical scales
Every biological process depends critically on temperature. It’s true of the very small, the very large,…
White House considers emergency declaration to fight climate change
President Joe Biden will announce executive action to address climate change Wednesday, as he continues to…
Glacial microclimates mimic climate change
A cool pocket climate around the snout of a glacier could help researchers predict how forests…
Hibernating insects regrow muscles on demand
Even as gas prices soar, most people don’t destroy their car’s engine just to save energy—and…
BETting on COVID-19: Study probes role of BET proteins in coronavirus infection
A while ago, some researchers had suggested that blocking a set of proteins, known as bromodomain…
New collaborative X-ray observatory stands tall as testing begins
The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission will greatly expand our knowledge of the high-energy universe, and…