New study shows that amphibians have one more thing to worry about: Methylmercury

The first widescale assessment of methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. to date shows that…

Poor image of bats undermines conservation efforts, says study

You might think that bats are scary. But do you know what would be even scarier?…

Roe v. Wade repeal impacts where young women choose to go to college, researcher finds

The impacts of Roe v. Wade’s reversal in 2022 are still being understood, but new research…

Unveiling the wonders of ciliate conjugation: Insights from Paramecium jenningsi

Ciliate protozoa possess the remarkable ability to reproduce through both asexual and sexual means. Their distinctive…

The reality of the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy in New York City

Economic transitions take time but do take place. New York City first became prominent as a…

NASA X-ray telescopes reveal the 'bones' of a ghostly cosmic hand

In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays and used them to image the bones in his wife’s…

Pesticide policy failings in Africa a risk to health, says expert

Africa is using more pesticides, but there aren’t enough laws, rules, and policies to protect farmers…

'Get back to school' headlines eroded teacher well-being during pandemic, research shows

Intense public pressure on teachers to “get back to school” during the COVID lockdowns deepened an…

Online grocery baskets less varied than in-store carts

Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in…

How to bring 'ghost ponds' back from the dead

Digging new ponds and resurrecting old “ghost ponds” can be done by landowners to revitalize biodiversity…