Dolphins Rely on Unique ‘Fat Flavor’ Detection to Savor Their Mother’s Milk
Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Scientists have discovered that juvenile bottlenose dolphins have specialized
Unprecedented Climate Shifts Drive Thousands of Greenland’s Lakes Beyond a Crucial Tipping Point, Research Reveals
Following two months of record heat and precipitation in fall 2022, an estimated 7,500 lakes in West Greenland turned brown, began emitting carbon and decreased in water quality in less than a year. The spike in temperatures caused the precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow. The heat also caused permafrost to thaw, releasing
Dolphins Rely on Unique ‘Fat Flavor’ Detection to Savor Their Mother’s Milk
Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Scientists have discovered that juvenile bottlenose dolphins have specialized
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Dolphins Rely on Unique ‘Fat Flavor’ Detection to Savor Their Mother’s Milk
Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Scientists have discovered that juvenile bottlenose dolphins have specialized
Catastrophic Coral Bleaching Crisis Strikes the Great Barrier Reef
Marine scientists highlights the complex interplay between heat stress, disease onset and coral mortality. They found that 66 percent of the colonies were bleached by February 2024 and 80 per cent by April. By July, 44 percent of the bleached colonies had died, with some coral genera, such as Acropora, experiencing a staggering 95 percent
Unprecedented Climate Shifts Drive Thousands of Greenland’s Lakes Beyond a Crucial Tipping Point, Research Reveals
Following two months of record heat and precipitation in fall 2022, an estimated 7,500 lakes in West Greenland turned brown, began emitting carbon and decreased in water quality in less than a year. The spike in temperatures caused the precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow. The heat also caused permafrost to thaw, releasing
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The Global Rise of Powdery Mildew: A Growing Threat to Blueberry Crops
Research on fungus spread could help growers predict, monitor and control powdery mildew disease affecting blueberries. A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use of fungicides to combat disease spread. The findings
Unraveling the Diets of Extinct Reptiles: A Comprehensive Guide
Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores -- but how? What type of food did extinct vertebrates eat? And how can we gain insight into the diets of these creatures? In living animals, we can simply observe what they feed on today. In the case of extinct species, however, researchers rely
Hydroclimate Whiplash: The Escalating Cycle of Floods, Droughts, and Fires Worldwide
Hydroclimate whiplash -- rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather -- has already increased globally due to climate change, with further large increases expected as warming continues, according to a team of researchers. Los Angeles is burning, and accelerating hydroclimate whiplash is the key climate connection. After years of severe drought, dozens of
From Gill to Ear: Unraveling the Evolutionary Journey of the Mammalian Outer Ear
A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals that both structures are composed of elastic cartilage and shares gene control elements that hint at their connection. This finding sheds new light on the evolution of
Dual-Purpose Root Armor Shields Plants from Environmental Stress and Combats Climate Change
Scientists have created the first single cell genomic atlas of mature plants' outer armor layer, called the periderm, and its carbon-capturing phellem cells. The findings will be useful in creating more robust, climate change-fighting plants. Plants may burrow into the ground and stretch toward the sun, but they're ultimately stuck where they sprout -- at
The Optimal Design of Sabre-Toothed Predators: A Biting Edge Over Prey
Sabre-toothed predators -- best know from the infamous Smilodon -- evolved multiple times across different mammal groups. A new study reveals why: these teeth were 'functionally optimal' and highly effective at puncturing prey. Sabre-toothed predators -- best know from the infamous Smilodon - evolved multiple times across different mammal groups. A new study, published today
Coastal Black Pine Trees Show Remarkable Resilience to Tsunamis and High Winds
Researchers have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots penetrate the ground. Deeper roots make trees more resistant to damage from tsunamis and strong winds. Their findings suggest that the resilience of coastal P. thunbergii trees may be improved by inducing deep root growth
Silent Swimmers: The Ongoing Struggle of Mediterranean Sharks Against Declining Numbers
New research has found more than 200 measures to protect sharks and rays across the 22 coastal states of the Mediterranean region. However, while elasmobranchs have made it onto many policy agendas, the study found considerable differences in how effectively any legislation was being monitored with no single source for tracking progress in the conservation
Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Population Dynamics in Zoos
Until now, contraception has been the method of choice for zoos to avoid surplus animals. Researchers are now calling for a paradigm shift: zoos could preserve their breeding populations, raise awareness of conservation challenges and improve animal welfare and their carbon footprint by allowing animals to reproduce naturally and culling surplus animals. Unlike animals in
Fiery Climate Shifts in the Cretaceous: How the Heat Separated Lamprey Populations
A new study finds that one of the hottest periods in Earth's history may have driven lampreys apart -- genetically speaking. The work could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our current changing climate. A new study finds that one of the hottest periods in Earth's history may have driven lampreys apart --
Breakthrough Discovery Reveals How Diazotrophs Master Nitrogen Fixation
Nitrogen is an essential component in the production of amino acids and nucleic acids -- both necessary for cell growth and function. Atmospheric nitrogen must first be converted, or 'fixed,' into a form that can be used by plants, often as ammonia. There are only two ways of fixing nitrogen, one industrial and one biological.
Unveiling the Mysteries: How ‘Punk’ and ‘Emo’ Fossils are Redefining Ancient Mollusc Evolution
Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs were more complex and adaptable than previously known. Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs were more complex and adaptable than previously known. Molluscs are one of life's most diverse animal groups and analysis of the
