New Zealand now has a genuine chance to stamp out one of the most damaging invasive insects to reach our shores: the Asian yellow-legged hornet.
Category: 5. Biology
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The yellow-legged hornet eradication is on track—but the next few months are crucial
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The last spiny dormouse in Europe
Today, only one species of the spiny dormouse survives, in southern India. However, the oldest spiny dormouse in evolutionary history, a member of the rodent family, was found in sediment dating back 17.5 to 13.3 million years in Europe.
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‘In Botanical Time’ explores the ways Earth’s oldest plants cheat death
In Botanical Time
Christopher Woods
Chelsea Green, $40.00On a talus-strewn slope in eastern California’s mountains, a gnarled tree twists toward the sky. It is Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) and one…
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Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbor and other summer grounds—here's how you can stay safe
Four people have now been bitten by sharks in the last two days in New South Wales, including three in Sydney Harbor. Two people are in critical condition.
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ELRIG announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to the global drug discovery community, today announced the keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026. Drs Stephen Ward (Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult) and…
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Scientists Stunned as Hawaiian Monk Seals Reveal Hidden Underwater Language
Researchers discovered that Hawaiian monk seals use a surprisingly complex range of underwater sounds, including new call types never documented before. The findings could transform how scientists monitor and protect this endangered species in an…
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4 shark bites in 48 hours: How what we do on land may shape shark behavior
Beachgoers in Australia are on high alert following four shark incidents in New South Wales in 48 hours.
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Study captures rare glimpse into urban hedgehog life—and reveals impact of feeding on garden visits
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University and Chester Zoo analyzed thousands of images from 415 gardens, alongside each garden’s specific characteristics, to examine how often hedgehogs were detected and which features most influenced their visits.
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Accelerating kinase drug discovery with validated kinase activity assay kits
The development of new therapeutics targeting protein kinases is crucial in the fight against diseases like cancer. Kinase drug discovery programs rely on the precise characterization and screening of potent kinase inhibitors. A…
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Scientists discover a hidden RNA 'aging clock' in human sperm
Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. But what drives this increased risk remains unknown.
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