Plants take in energy from sunlight to transform atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars and then…
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Prescribed burns benefit bees
Freshly burned longleaf pine forests have more than double the total number of bees and bee…
The health of foundation species promotes the stability of the ecosystems that depend on them
Anyone who’s read “The Lorax” will recognize that certain species serve as the foundation of their…
Better than reality: NASA scientists tap virtual reality to make a scientific discovery
NASA scientists using virtual reality technology are redefining our understanding about how our galaxy works. …
Drug lord's hippos make their mark on foreign ecosystem
Four hours east of Medellin in northern Colombia’s Puerto Triunfo municipality, the sprawling hacienda constructed by…
Early North Americans may have been more diverse than previously suspected
An analysis of four ancient skulls found in Mexico suggests that the first humans to settle…
The 'firewalkers' of Karoo: Dinosaurs and other animals left tracks in a 'land of fire'
In southern Africa, dinosaurs and synapsids, a group of animals that includes mammals and their closest…
Unique new antiviral treatment made using sugar
New antiviral materials made from sugar have been developed to destroy viruses on contact and may…
Scientists learn how plants manipulate their soil environment to assure a cheap, steady supply of nutrients
The next time you’re thinking about whether to cook dinner or order a pizza for delivery,…
Identifying factors associated with reports of accidental opioid poisoning in dogs
Dogs that are smaller, younger, non-neutered, or live in U.S. counties with high opioid prescription rates…