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Fungi: The Ancient Allies of Mosses

Mosses are some of the oldest and toughest plants on Earth. They can survive in harsh environments, such as freezing cold, scorching heat, and...

How Raindrops and Leaf Vibrations Spread Plant Spores

A team of researchers from Cornell University has discovered how raindrops and leaf vibrations can launch plant spores into the air, where they can...

Fig Trees: Unraveling the Evolutionary Journey of a Diverse Plant Genus

Fig trees, with their remarkable diversity comprising over 850 species, have long fascinated scientists worldwide. In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the...

Scientists Discover New Species of Fish: Redtail Garra Found in Isolated River Basin

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have unveiled the existence of a previously unknown species of fish known as the redtail garra. This discovery has...

Olympicetus Thalassodon: Unveiling the Mysterious Ancestors of Dolphins

A groundbreaking discovery in paleontology has unveiled the remarkable secrets of the earliest ancestors of today's dolphins. Meet Olympicetus thalassodon, a fascinating new species of...

Leaf-Cutting Ants: Masters of Precision with Nature’s Guidance

Leaf-cutting ants may not possess superhuman strength, but their remarkable abilities have earned them the title of insect superheroes. These tiny creatures have the astonishing...

Wolves Demonstrate Ability to Recognize Human Voices, Study Shows

In a fascinating study shedding light on the relationship between humans and canines, researchers have discovered that wolves possess the ability to recognize and...

Light Pollution Disrupts Camouflage Abilities of Coastal Woodlouse, Reveals Study

The presence of artificial night-time light has been found to disturb the natural camouflage abilities of a remarkable coastal woodlouse, according to recent research...

Slightly Lost Bumble Bees Rely on Scent to Find Their Way Home

In a fascinating study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, researchers have uncovered a remarkable ability of bumble bees to navigate back to their...

Reef fish must relearn the ‘rules of engagement’ after coral bleaching

According to new research, mass coral bleaching events make it difficult for some reef fish species to identify competitors. Scientists studying reefs in five Indo-Pacific...

Mirror test of wild penguins suggests they may possess self-awareness

A team of researchers from the Indian government's Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the National Institute of Advanced...

Deaths of 3 endangered Cambodian dolphins raise alarm

Three endangered freshwater dolphins died within 10 days of each other. It caused conservationists in Cambodia to become concerned. “The death of a third healthy...

Cognitive abilities of female southern pied babblers found to decline with age even as they produce more offspring

A team of researchers from the University of Western Australia, in collaboration with a colleague from the University of Exeter, have discovered that as...

Zebra finches might sing to synchronize their breeding with each other

When breeding conditions are favourable, Australian wild zebra finches sing more with others nearby. Their song varies depending on their breeding stage and attracts...

Study reveals the true value of elephants

New research in elephant services and benefits has revealed that many values are frequently overlooked when deciding how elephants should be protected. The collaboration between...