World’s first cloned black-footed ferret gives birth in Virginia
The birth of the two kits signifies ‘a major milestone’ in preserving endangered species, say conservationists ...
Taikonauts to conduct in-orbit experiments on fruit flies
The newly launched Shenzhou-19 taikonauts have embarked on their six-month journey aboard China space station Their packed ...
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China Focus: Taikonauts to conduct in-orbit experiments on fruit flies
"The genes of fruit flies share many similarities with those of humans, so the study can help with understanding human genetic diseases and provide insights into how humans adapt to space environments ...
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Dealing with election anxiety? We've got some animal cams to calm your nerves
If you’re anxious about the election, or feeling a double dose of seasonal depression thanks to daylight saving time, leaning ...
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Learning and cognition in a decision made at reflex speed
The experimental fish were randomly chosen from a larger group of (male and female) archerfish. They had been imported from Thailand (Aquarium Glaser, Rodgau, Germany) and were kept at 26°C on a ...
The Pufferfish Really Isn't Happy to See You
You've probably seen pufferfish on TV or at your local aquarium, puffing up like a balloon when they're startled. But there's way more to pufferfish than their signature defense mechanism. They're a ...
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Invasive Species Spell Trouble for New York’s Beloved Tap Water
The quality of New York’s drinking water—and the complex system that delivers it to each New Yorker’s tap—has long been a source of pride for city officials and residents alike. Intricate aqueducts, ...
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New Paper Hopes To Help Classify A 50-Million-Year-Old Fish Species That Has Confused Scientists For Over 200 Years
In some cases, it is easy to determine what the animal is and the fossil can be studied to try to learn more about the ...
Invasive mussel found in North America for first time, posing immediate threat in California’s Delta
Golden mussels, an invasive species that officials across the country have been worried about for years, invaded North ...
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380 million-year-old remains of giant fish found in Australia. Its 'living fossil' descendant, the coelacanth, is still alive today.
In 1939, Smith named the species Latimeria chalumnae, also known as gombessa. Since then, this species, found along the east ...
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Northern sea robin: The bizarre fish with crab legs it uses to taste the seafloor
The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe Subscribe today and save an extra 5% with checkout code 'LOVE5' Engaging articles, ...
A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed
A makeshift aquarium built beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant has been revived. Industrious Brooklynites have taken ...