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Why do female caribou have antlers? Arctic study points to nutrition
Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females—like males—have antlers. A study of shed antlers collected from calvin...
Are there aliens broadcasting from Hycean world K2-18b? Astronomers just listened in
If you've been following exoplanet research over the last couple of years, you've definitely heard of K2-18b. Located 124 light years away in the constellation...
Animals' perception of time is linked to the pace of their life
As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet, as a human, you won't notice this flickering light. However, to a fruit fly ho...
Funding climate projects: Our financial model can better illustrate long-term value
When deciding whether to invest in environmental projects, it's important to consider the economic value of any long-term benefits. Whether climate solutions (s...
Surprise solar eruptions on sun's far side validate new forecasting method
A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful solar storms, called superflares, are...
Nine-city study finds richer neighborhoods get more sidewalk shade
One of the best forms of heat relief is pretty simple: trees. In cities, as studies have documented, more tree cover lowers surface temperatures and heat-relate...
Canada's Magdalen Islands' peatlands hold vital clues about ancient Atlantic hurricanes
Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent storms in...
Blaming beavers for flood damage is bad policy and bad science, research shows
Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. They also reduce flood peaks...
Shorter early-life telomere length could predict survival in Arctic seabirds
A study published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology reveals a surprising link between cellular aging markers and survival in black-legged kittiwakes (me...
Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find
Pesticides can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health, so scientists need to understand how they move from farm fields into streams. A management tool commonl...
Color-changing nanopigment sensor tracks pH one to ten with stable, repeatable readings
Chemists in South Korea have created a stable color-changing sensor that displays an easily quantifiable response to the pH of its surroundings. Published in Mi...
A new 'forever' marine pollutant? Fiberglass found in a major shellfish estuary
Simon Fraser University researchers have uncovered fiberglass contamination in a key estuary on Vancouver Island, raising concerns about how an as-yet-overlooke...