The UK’s plankton population—microscopic algae and animals which support the entire marine food web—has undergone sweeping…
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Vermont has conserved one third of the land needed for an ecologically functional future
For the first time in more than a century, Vermont and neighboring states are losing forestland…
Almond orchard recycling a climate-smart strategy
Recycling trees onsite can sequester carbon, save water and increase crop yields, making it a climate-smart…
American robins now migrate 12 days earlier than in 1994
Every spring, American robins migrate north from all over the U.S. and Mexico, flying up to…
Modern humans, Neanderthals share a tangled genetic history, study affirms
In recent years, scientists have uncovered evidence that modern humans and Neanderthals share a tangled past.…
Evolutionary adaptation helped cave bears hibernate, but may have caused extinction
A study published in Science Advances on April 1 reveals a new hypothesis that may explain…
Physical force alone spurs gene expression, study reveals
Cells will ramp up gene expression in response to physical forces alone, a new study finds.…
Skull scans reveal evolutionary secrets of fossil brains
Scientists have long been able to measure and analyze the fossil skulls of our ancient ancestors…
Homo naledi juvenile remains offers clues to how our ancestors grew up
A partial skeleton of Homo naledi represents a rare case of an immature individual, shedding light…
Golden age of Hollywood was not so golden for women
The Golden Age of Hollywood is known for its glitz, glamour and classic movies. Northwestern University…