Researchers study genetic outcomes of translocating bighorn sheep

Translocation is an important management tool used for nearly 100 years to increase bighorn sheep population…

Pinpointing the origins of Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Integrating radiocarbon dating and microarchaeology techniques has enabled more precise dating of the ancient Wilson’s Arch…

Social status, not size, determines reproductive success for female mountain gorillas

Dominance rank among female mountain gorillas is not related to body size but does increase their…

Data gaps hamper monitoring of heavy metals that threaten Arctic communities

Some Alaskan soils harbor elevated concentrations of heavy metals that can harm human health, but critical…

People try to do right by each other, no matter the motivation, study finds

People want to help each other, even when it costs them something, and even when the…

Researchers document the first use of maize in Mesoamerica

Almost any grocery store is filled with products made from corn, also known as maize, in…

Researchers discover a system essential for limb formation during embryonic development

Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have discovered a system that provides cells…

Discovery of ancient super-eruptions indicates the Yellowstone hotspot may be waning

Throughout Earth’s long history, volcanic super-eruptions have been some of the most extreme events ever to…

Collaborative research addresses need for conservation of springs in drying climate

A Northern Arizona University professor co-authored a paper on the importance of springs in a drying…

Astronomers discover 30 degree arc of ultraviolet emission centered on the Big Dipper

Astronomers announced the discovery of a ghostly, almost perfectly circular, arc of ultraviolet emission centered on…