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TetrapodTraits Exposes Critical Gaps in Biodiversity Data

The new database TetrapodTraits covers over 33,000 species, integrating traits to aid in biodiversity research. It helps correct data gaps…

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New Radiocarbon Dating Reveals True Age of Ancient Greek Shipwreck

Kyrenia Ship Hull during excavation. Kyrenia Ship hull on the seabed off northern Cyprus during underwater excavation in the later…

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Universal Equation Links Wingbeats of Whales to Mosquitoes

Danish researchers developed a universal equation that predicts the wingbeat and fin stroke frequencies of various animals using body mass…

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Wild Chimpanzees Found To Treat Illnesses With Medicinal Plants

Chimpanzees consume plants with medicinal properties to treat their ailments, suggesting self-medication behaviors. This finding, supported by both behavioral and…

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Meet the Wild Yeasts From Patagonia Making Your Next Lager Unforgettable

Researchers at the Universidad de Santiago de Chile have developed new lager yeast strains by combining wild yeast from Patagonia…

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Fentanyl’s Alarming New Trend in San Francisco

A study in San Francisco explored the shifting trend from injecting to smoking fentanyl, revealing motivations, techniques, and risks associated…

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Pregnancy Workouts Alter Brain Chemistry to Fight Offspring Obesity

Researchers have found that maternal obesity causes long-term changes in the brain via the microRNA miR-505-5p, leading offspring to prefer…

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