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Why are cats prone to kidney disease? A study points to unusual fats
- Mar 4, 2026
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a surprising biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so pron...
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Light in the forest: Computer simulations show increased tree diversity from competition for canopy light
- Mar 4, 2026
If a tree falls in the forest, it can create an opening for more incoming light, and that makes a significant impact on the surrounding environment, a...
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The forest is our pantry: Alaska national forests support abundant wild foods
- Mar 4, 2026
Rural communities bordering the Tongass National Forest harvest more than 4.5 million pounds of wild food per year, including 100 different species th...
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Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts
- Mar 4, 2026
An independent researcher claimed on Wednesday that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo, the latest purported attribution to...
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Climate change pushes tropical insects to their heat limit
- Mar 4, 2026
Up to half of the insects in the Amazon region could be exposed to life-threatening heat levels due to progressive, anthropogenic global warming. This...
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Mosquito monitoring through sound—implications for AI species recognition
- Mar 4, 2026
Mosquitoes transmit several pathogens of public health importance, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These vector-borne diseases are re...
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Drill core reveals asynchronous land–ocean responses to ancient ocean anoxia
- Mar 4, 2026
Earth experienced a period of intense, large-scale volcanism during the early Aptian. Around that time, it also experienced widespread ocean deoxygena...
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Charred pot residues reveal prehistoric Europeans' surprisingly complex cuisines
- Mar 4, 2026
Thousands of years ago, European communities used a variety of plant and animal products to create elaborate meals, according to a study published in...
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Ctenophore research points to earlier origins of brain-like structures
- Mar 4, 2026
New 3D reconstructions of a key sensory organ in ctenophores reveal an unexpected structural and functional complexity. The findings suggest that an e...
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Research shows 41 US states are getting warmer, all in slightly different ways
- Mar 4, 2026
Different regions of the United States are experiencing different patterns of warming climate, requiring region-specific adaptation, according to a st...
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Salmonids reveal the cold truth about human impacts on Fennoscandian lakes
- Mar 4, 2026
A large-scale study led by the University of Jyväskylä revealed that human activity is consistently changing the ecosystems of Northern European lakes...
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Job listings with wide pay ranges may deter female applicants
- Mar 4, 2026
Pay range transparency laws that are intended to promote pay equity can inadvertently deter women from applying for those positions, thus perpetuating...