Ecology & Evolution

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (249+ words) It might act like a friend, but this is no friend – once it’s gained its victim's trust, it drugs them and tears chunks of flesh from them with its huge teeth BBC Wildlife Magazine It might act like a friend,…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (518+ words) Researchers have discovered sixteen new species of fungus living unnoticed inside garden and wild flowers across northern Thailand, more than quintupling the number of such fungi known to occur in the country. Sixteen New Fungus Species Found Hiding in Thailand's…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (327+ words) CTV News Researchers have discovered a new prehistoric animal species from Tanzania dating back to nearly 240 million years, during the Triassic period The new species – “dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda” – could help researchers reshape the timelines of early dinosaur evolution…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (311+ words) CTV News A large plot of land in Crowsnest Pass has been set aside for wildlife conservation, complementing the province’s efforts to protect animals and Albertans in the area The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced Tuesday that a…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (317+ words) | Newswise Newswise A Cell-Motility Pathway Helps Set The Pace Of Embryo Development Newswise — During early development, waves of gene activity sweep through the presomitic mesoderm, a temporary strip of embryonic tissue that is progressively divided into somites — paired blocks of…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (878+ words) Mirage News A research group from the UAB Faculty of Veterinary Medicine demonstrates that the proliferation of exotic vegetation is one of the main mechanisms explaining biological invasions. The giant resin bee (Megachile sculpturalis), native to Asia, is the first…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (563+ words) Aquaculture can sustainably produce seafood to complement wild-caught fisheries. However, like all food systems, aquaculture requires sound science to ensure farmed species don’t harm wild species. Scientists at NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center are working to understand the genetic risks…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (867+ words) The Australian Government is reviewing how Australia’s marine parks are managed. The Australian Government has committed to protecting at least 30% of our oceans by 2030, and we’re just 6% away from turning that promise into action. Right now, the government is reviewing…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (427+ words) One of the nation's most distinguished experts in Australian biodiversity and conservation will be celebrated in an upcoming Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduation ceremony. This week, 1502 students will be conferred in CDU's September graduations in Darwin. Alongside graduates on Tuesday,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (865+ words) Newswise — Ichthyosaurs ruled the oceans for 150 million years in the Mesozoic era. Their fish-shaped bodies are built for high speeds. In that case, it is normally an advantage to be as light as possible. “Ichthyosaur skeletons are in general quite…...