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09/20/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Mammals started developing arms way before the dinosaurs, study reveals
The ancestors of modern mammals may have developed their unique forelimbs long before the first dinosaurs walked on this planet. This is according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers from The Field Museum of Natural History found evidence that early mammals evolved to have different forelimbs […]
09/05/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Water availability: The single most important factor behind plant potential
Some people might think that extremely tall trees have a hard time transporting water from their roots all the way up to their top leaves. However, a recent research published in Science Advances found that plant height and xylem hydraulic traits are linked to the availability of habitat water across different terrestrial biomes. Darcy’s law […]
09/04/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
A solution to microplastic pollution, thanks to jellyfish?
Jellyfish are ubiquitous creatures that can be found in the deep sea and in surface waters. Many beachgoers consider them pests because they sting people and can shut down beaches. Some industries also suffer economic losses whenever there is a jellyfish bloom. However, these small and seemingly innocent creatures may soon become more than just pests. Researchers from […]
08/29/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Scientists study how plants maintain water balance in hopes of improving agriculture
Researchers from the University of Wurzburg (JMU) in Germany investigated the signaling pathways involved in the movement of stomata to find out if it could help make agriculture more sustainable. In their study, published in the journal Trends in Plant Science, they found that given the proper stimulus, these can either open or close to match their […]
08/28/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Marine life in one of the most biodiverse waters in the Philippines not spared from horrors of plastic pollution
A three-day underwater exploration by Greenpeace South East Asia documented large amounts of plastic pollution that threatened marine life in the Verde Island Passage in the Philippines. Single-use plastics pollute one of the most biodiverse waters in the world In 2006, the Verde Island Passage in Batangas City was crowned the “Center of the Center […]
08/22/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Back from the dead: Giant tortoise species deemed extinct for 100 years recently found alive in the Galapagos
A giant tortoise thought to be extinct was found alive on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos. This particular species of tortoise was last sighted in 1906. Giant “extinct” female tortoise found by expedition group The fully grown female tortoise was spotted during an expedition led by the Galapagos Parks Authority and the Galapagos Conservancy Group. […]
08/22/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Worms are cool: They can regrow their brains if they lose their heads
There are some animals that can grow back specific parts of their body when they have been cut off. Lizards, for example, are known for their ability to grow back their tails. However, experts have found something even more fascinating. New research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has revealed that some species of […]
08/16/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Self-healing fabric: Scientists have found many uses for the sharp teeth inside a squid’s tentacles
Sewing torn clothes might just become a thing of the past. In a new study published in Frontiers in Chemistry, scientists discovered a way to transform self-healing and self-repairing squid ring teeth (SRT) into a coating that could repair rips and tears in fabrics, and could potentially replace plastic. Coating made from squid could give […]
08/15/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Experts call for the protection of mangrove patches, no matter how big or small, to preserve “incredibly important ecosystems”
Scientists fear that the continued decline in mangrove forests could significantly impact the world’s biodiversity. In a statement, which they made during the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and published in the journal Science, they called the attention of governments from all over the globe to provide stronger protection for small but crucial swathes of mangroves. The case for protecting mangroves Mangroves […]
08/12/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Switching to agricultural practices that call for less plowing can benefit the environment in the long run
Recent research published in the American Society of Agronomy evaluated the effect of changing agricultural methods to the water quality of a lake in southwestern Ohio. The study aimed to determine if switching cultivation methods could improve water quality. For a decade, researchers analyzed samples from Action Lake and measured the levels of suspended sediment, […]
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