Visible and infrared imagery from NASA’s Terra satellite revealed that strong wind shear was adversely affecting…
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Mathematical modeling shows why animals see at night
Nocturnal and diurnal mammals see the same—but only for a brief time. When mice are born,…
Clues to early social structures may be found in ancient extraordinary graves
Elaborate burial sites can provide insight to the development of socio-political hierarchies in early human communities,…
Research sheds new light on Antarctic control of global climate
Scientists have made a new discovery that challenges previous understanding of the relationship between the polar…
Plankton are more resilient to nutrient stress than previously thought
An international team of Earth system scientists and oceanographers has created the first high-resolution global map…
Climate change, human activity lead to nearshore coral growth decline
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill compares the growth rates between…
Changing climate linked to major changes in flooding across Europe
The impact of a changing climate on the severity of flooding has been demonstrated in the…
A 3.8-million-year-old fossil from Ethiopia reveals the face of Lucy's ancestor
Australopithecus anamensis is the earliest-known species of Australopithecus, and widely accepted as the progenitor of Lucy’s…
High-end microscopy reveals structure and function of crucial metabolic enzyme
The enzyme transhydrogenase plays a central role in regulating metabolic processes in animals and humans alike.…
Wildlife protections tightened as southern Africa protests
A global wildlife summit has decided to regulate trade in giraffes and tighten protections for endangered…