Researchers found that turtle embryos move towards warmer ends of eggs and develop into females or males based on the temperature gradient. This study provides a rare 'good news' story about conservation, as it suggests that turtles may be more resilient to climate change than thought.
SourceMacquarie University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateAug 4, 2019
Research finds heart disease and stroke mortality rates are barely declining or increasing in 12 high-income countries since 2000. Obesity levels may be a significant contributor to the slowdown.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalInternational Journal of Epidemiology·DateAug 4, 2019
Researchers capture first evidence of leopard seals sharing food, challenging their solitary reputation. The footage reveals two seals feeding on the same penguin carcass, raising questions about true cooperation vs. tolerance.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalPolar Biology·DateAug 4, 2019