When a gorilla group’s silverback is close to the end of his reproductive years, females face…
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Researchers pioneer new technique to transform used milk bottles into kayaks and storage tanks
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered new ways to convert single-use plastic waste into products…
Black hole at the center of our galaxy appears to be getting hungrier
The enormous black hole at the center of our galaxy is having an unusually large meal…
A precise chemical fingerprint of the Amazon
In 2017, Scot Martin, the Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at the Harvard…
Topography could save sensitive saguaros as climate changes
The iconic saguaros on Tumamoc Hill served as harbingers in new research which sought to predict…
New study examines how species colonize habitats opened by anthropogenic land cover change
As plants expand into new open habitats, geographical and climatic factors may matter more than species-specific…
Professor's research paints picture of #MeToo movement's origins
On Oct. 15, 2017, actress Alyssa Milano sparked a firestorm on social media when she asked…
Hoary bat numbers declining at rate that suggests species in jeopardy in Pacific Northwest
The hoary bat, the species of bat most frequently found dead at wind power facilities, is…
Digital records of preserved plants and animals change how scientists explore the world
There’s a whole world behind the scenes at natural history museums that most people never see.…
Biology of bat wings may hold lessons for cold-weather work, exercise
A new study finds that the muscles in bats’ wings operate at a significantly lower temperature…