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Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change
Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change A new study finds that increasing northern wildfires will actually slow global warming by 12% globally and 38% in the Arctic over the next 35 years. The increase in boreal fires, primarily due to climate change, has been underestimated in previous climate models, which have kept fire […]
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Circadian ‘clocks’ show humans are seasonal creatures
Circadian ‘clocks’ show humans are seasonal creatures New research shows that humans’ circadian clocks are influenced by seasonal changes in daylight hours, suggesting that we are indeed “seasonal creatures” despite modern conveniences. The study, which analyzed data from thousands of medical residents, found that people’s sleep schedules and circadian rhythms adjust to the changing amount […]
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Bumblebee queens take days off
Bumblebee queens take days off Bumblebee queens, responsible for founding their colonies, take regular breaks from reproduction to avoid burning out before their first workers arrive. The pauses in egg-laying appear to be triggered by the developmental stages of the existing brood, with queens resuming reproduction when pupae are present. Researchers monitored over 100 queens […]
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AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators
AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators Researchers are using AI to help identify individual snow leopards from camera trap photos, which can be challenging due to poor lighting, angles, and obscuring parts of the animal. The current method for identifying individuals involves comparing patterns of black rosettes […]
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Why don’t bats get cancer?
Why don’t bats get cancer? Bats have been found to live up to 35 years without getting cancer, equivalent to about 180 human years, due to their unique biological defenses. The study discovered that bats have a gene called p53, a tumor-suppressor that can shut down cancer, and they have two copies of this gene, […]
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Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies
Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are out and about during summer, flashing their abdomens to attract mates. Their unique characteristics include voracious venomous larvae and gently glowing grownups. Clyde Sorenson, a professor of entomology at North Carolina State University, shares his knowledge on fireflies in a podcast. […]
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Central Brazil Cerrado
Central Brazil Cerrado The Serra de Caldas, also known as the Caldas Novas dome or Caldas Ridge, is a monolithic oval-shaped plateau located in central Brazil’s state of Goiás. The plateau stands approximately 300 meters above the surrounding landscape and covers an area of about one-fifth of Brazil’s land area. The Serra de Caldas is […]
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NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health
NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals Year-Long Terrestrial Data on Plant Health: The mission has gathered a complete year of data to show changes in plant health, using three pigments: chlorophyll, anthocyanins, and carotenoids. Improved Visualization: The combination of these three pigments allows scientists to […]
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It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed
It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed Miller moths are an important species in Colorado, migrating from southeastern Colorado to the Front Range to forage for food and pollinate plants. The caterpillars of miller moths, also known as “army cutworms,” can be a nuisance but […]
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Why do we yawn?
Why do we yawn? Yawning is an instinct that occurs in all animals, including cats. The exact reason for yawning in humans is still unknown and not definitively studied. Some experts suggest that yawning may be related to sleep needs, hunger, or boredom, but these theories are not conclusive. Fetuses have been observed yawning, suggesting […]
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