A new study from the University of Oxford, published March 11, finds that sudden cold spells and heavy rainfall can slow growth and reduce survival chances for young great tits in the UK. The research also suggests that birds that begin breeding…
Category: 5. Biology
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Old Oil Wells Cause Persistent Biodiversity Loss in Streams
How does oil drilling impact water life? This is what a recent study published in ACS ES&T Water hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated the long-term implications of oil and gas extraction on…
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Yellowstone’s ravens may memorize wolf hunting hotspots—to feast
When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long. In the elk-…
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Hidden DNA in Plants Reveals a 400 Million Year Evolutionary Secret
Researchers uncovered millions of ancient plant DNA switches—some older than flowering plants themselves—revealing a hidden evolutionary blueprint stretching back 400 million years. Most people have heard the phrase deep space, but scientists…
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Innovative microscopic capsules overcome long-standing limitations in single-cell research
Researchers have developed a capsule-based method that makes it possible to analyse the same cell through multiple experimental steps. The technology overcomes a long-standing limitation in cell research and could open new ways to…
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A large fossil leg bone hints at T. rex’s origins, but scientists disagree
When it comes to identifying fossil species, a lone leg bone isn’t much to go on. Yet a new analysis of a large fossil tibia suggests it offers a clue to the origins of Tyrannosaurus rex, the hulking, sharp-toothed apex predator that…
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Novel Molecular Trigger Initiates Innate Immunity
The immune system has two separate responses, which are orchestrated to optimize protection against pathogens. The first response is known as innate immunity. This first wave of protection provides broad…
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ELRIG announces Prof Hazel Screen and Dr Dave Powell as keynote speakers for Advances in Cell-Based Screening 2026
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to the global drug discovery community, today announced the keynote speakers for Advances in Cell-based Screening 2026, taking place at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden…
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The Link Between Cannabis, Depression, and Anxiety
A McMaster University research study examined the association between cannabis and mood disorders and found parallels between rising cannabis use and mental‑health challenges. In addition, the findings…
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Study Highlights Parallels Between Cannabis Use and Alcohol Use Patterns Among Teens
A study published in the journal Addiction shows that cannabis use among Swedish adolescents follows a similar population-level pattern to teen alcohol use. The study aimed to determine the stability of the…
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