When Chimpanzees Make a Splash: The Surprisingly Social Nature of Urination
A new study has described a phenomenon researchers refer to as 'contagious urinations.' The study in 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimp pees, others are more likely to follow. A new study reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on January 20 is the first
Studying Historical Hurricanes to Mitigate Future Disasters
New research emphasizes that studying the impacts of past tropical storms can help communities better prepare for future storms. A key part of the study is analyzing the types and quantities of storm-related precipitation in affected regions to understand its role on local water resources. By mitigating excessive damage, such preparation could enable more people
When Chimpanzees Make a Splash: The Surprisingly Social Nature of Urination
A new study has described a phenomenon researchers refer to as 'contagious urinations.' The study in 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimp pees, others are more likely to follow. A new study reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on January 20 is the first
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When Chimpanzees Make a Splash: The Surprisingly Social Nature of Urination
A new study has described a phenomenon researchers refer to as 'contagious urinations.' The study in 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimp pees, others are more likely to follow. A new study reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on January 20 is the first
Revolutionizing Confocal Microscopy: The AI-Driven Evolution of Label-Free Photoacoustic Techniques
In life sciences, confocal fluorescence microscopy (CFM) is widely regarded for producing high-resolution cellular images. However, it requires fluorescent staining, which poses risks of photobleaching and phototoxicity, potentially damaging the cells under study. Conversely, mid-infrared photoacoustic microscopy (MIR-PAM) allows for label-free imaging, preserving cell integrity. Yet, its reliance on longer wavelengths limits spatial resolution, making
Studying Historical Hurricanes to Mitigate Future Disasters
New research emphasizes that studying the impacts of past tropical storms can help communities better prepare for future storms. A key part of the study is analyzing the types and quantities of storm-related precipitation in affected regions to understand its role on local water resources. By mitigating excessive damage, such preparation could enable more people
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Groundbreaking Study Unveils Alarming Glacier Decline in a Rapidly Warming Region of the Planet
A new study has revealed the alarming extent glaciers have shrunk over the past 40 years in a global warming hotspot -- and the biggest retreat has occurred in recent years. A new study has revealed the alarming extent glaciers have shrunk over the past 40 years in a global warming hotspot for the first
Cavity-Nesting Birds Use Snake Skin as a Stylish Defense Against Predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting décor choice. Cornell University researchers find that for some birds, it keeps
Early Human Resilience: Thriving in Harsh Environments Over a Million Years Ago
A long-standing question about when archaic members of the genus Homo adapted to harsh environments such as deserts and rainforests has been answered in a new research paper. A long-standing question about when archaic members of the genus Homo adapted to harsh environments such as deserts and rainforests has been answered in a new research
The Dietary Struggles of Prehistoric Kangaroos: What Happened to Their Food Sources?
Prehistoric kangaroos in southern Australia had a more general diet than previously assumed, giving rise to new ideas about their survival and resilience to climate change, and the final extinction of the megafauna, a new study has found. The new research used advanced dental analysis techniques to study microscopic wear patterns on fossilized kangaroo teeth.
Protein Shield: How It Safeguards Biological Nitrogen Fixation from Oxidative Stress
A research team has discovered how the 'Shethna protein II' protects the nitrogen-fixing enzyme nitrogenase from damage. The oxygen sensor protein could help to make nitrogenase usable in biotechnology, thereby reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. A research team from the University of Freiburg led by biochemist Prof. Dr. Oliver Einsle has discovered how the
Urban Evolution: The Genetic Transformation of Coyotes in City Landscapes
A new study outlines the ways by which city life may be shaping the evolution of urban coyotes, the highly adaptable carnivores spotted in alleyways from Berkeley, Calif., to the Bronx, in New York. A new study outlines the ways by which city life may be shaping the evolution of urban coyotes, the highly adaptable
Pike Take the Plunge: Conquering New Alaskan Realms via Ocean Pathways
Northern pike are moving through salt water to invade freshwater habitats in Southcentral Alaska, according to a new study. It's the first known documentation that northern pike are traveling through estuaries, where fresh water from rivers mixes with the ocean, to colonize new territory in North America. Northern pike are moving through salt water to
Enhancing Nitrogen Availability Through Diverse Cropping Systems, Yet Soil Carbon Remains Unaffected
Longer, more diverse rotations of crops fertilized with livestock manure have many environmental benefits, but carbon sequestration isn't one of them, according to a new study. Longer, more diverse rotations of crops fertilized with livestock manure have many environmental benefits, but carbon sequestration isn't one of them, according to a new study led by Iowa
The Fascinating Mechanics Behind Octopus Arm Movement: A Deep Dive into Segmented Nervous Systems
New research has revealed that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm movement in octopuses is segmented, giving these extraordinary creatures precise control across all eight arms and hundreds of suckers to explore their environment, grasp objects, and capture prey. Octopus arms move with incredible dexterity, bending, twisting, and curling with nearly infinite degrees of
Unraveling the Secrets of Existence: How Protein Structures Illuminate Our Understanding of Life
The three-dimensional shape of a protein can be used to resolve deep, ancient evolutionary relationships in the tree of life, according to a new study. It is the first time researchers use data from protein shapes and combine it with data from genomic sequences to improve the reliability of evolutionary trees, a critical resource used
Unraveling the Mysteries: The Quest for Ebola Virus Reservoirs
Scientists have developed a tool to narrow down potential host species of filoviruses like Ebola and better prioritize wildlife surveillance. Bats are widely recognized as the primary hosts of filoviruses, such as Ebola, yet the specific host species of ebolaviruses are not definitively known. In a study led by the University of California, Davis, and
Harmonious Journeys: The Social Dynamics of Songbirds in Migration
Evidence from over 18,300 hours of recorded flight calls suggests songbirds may 'talk' to other species as they migrate, forming social connections and -- just maybe -- exchanging information about the journey. The night sky teems with migrating songbirds, aloft in their millions following routes etched in evolutionary time. But those flight paths may not
