Drug pollution alters salmon migration
In the largest study of its kind to date, a team of international researchers has investigated how pharmaceutical pollution affects the behaviour and migration of Atlantic salmon. The study, led…
Key mechanism to obtain brown algae-derived compounds with biotech applications
In the largest study of its kind to date, a team of international researchers has investigated how pharmaceutical pollution affects the behaviour and migration of Atlantic salmon. The study, led…
University Develops AI to Detect Invasive Asian Hornets
In a groundbreaking application of AI technology, scientists at the University of Exeter have developed a new system, VespAI, capable of detecting Asian hornets with almost perfect accuracy. These hornets…
Historic Deal Opens Private Colorado Land for Elk Migration
Innovative Conservation Agreement: Rancher Allows Elk to Roam in Exchange for Lease Assistance In a groundbreaking deal, Colorado rancher Dave Gottenborg has entered an agreement with the Property and Environment…
Family Finds Odd Mass Washed Up On Beach — And Ends Up Saving A Life
She was running out of hope. Sea Turtle Found Covered in Barnacles Gets Second Chance at Life While strolling along the Gulf Coast of Texas, a family made a heartbreaking…
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on North America’s Oldest Woolly Mammoth
Scientists have unveiled the oldest woolly mammoth specimen ever discovered in North America as part of a major DNA study spanning a million years of mammoth evolution. Oldest Woolly Mammoth…
This Week in Science: Dire Wolf Resurrection Sparks Debate, Plus a Leap in 3D Holograms
April 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. It’s been a…
The Dracula Parrot: New Guinea’s Gothic Screamer of the Rainforest
Pesquet’s parrot, also known as a Dracula parrot, resembles a vulture and has a distinct scream — but its favorite food is figs. Name: Dracula Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus)Habitat: Rainforests of…
Lactic acid bacteria can improve plant-based dairy alternatives
A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavour and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the further…
Declining insect biodiversity in the tropics
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the world’s tropical forests. Insects, the…