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Some sperms poison their competitors
Competition among sperm cells is fierce—they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize…
In a desert seared by climate change, burrowers fare better than birds
In the arid Mojave Desert, small burrowing mammals like the cactus mouse, the kangaroo rat and…
Tamed Gabonese monkeys face long journey back to the wild
The talks had failed and there were downcast faces in the car, which was all set…
How elephants evolved to become big and cancer-resistant
All things being equal, large, long-lived animals should have the highest risk of cancer. …
Video: Why banana candy doesn't taste like banana
Have you ever eaten a Laffy Taffy and thought, “Wow, that tastes just like a banana!”…
Songbirds exposed to lead-contaminated water show telltale signs about human impacts
Humans, wildlife, and the environment are all interconnected and play a role in one another’s health…
'Stealthy' stem cells better for treating tendon injuries in horses
Treating equine donor stem cells with a growth factor called TGF-β2 may allow them to avoid…
In Ethiopia, mother's wealth more protective against child marriage than father's
For a girl in Ethiopia, her mother’s wealth can protect her from becoming a child bride—but…
Time management can work but in unexpected ways, according to new research
If you have a second, try typing “time management” into your favorite search engine. …