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Researchers discover two new crustacean species in deep waters off the northwest coast of Spain, both blind and measuring just a few millimeters. The species are distinct despite sharing their lack of eyes, with one belonging to the Photidae family and the other to the Corophiidae family.
Researchers observed reduced pulsing activity at night and delayed responses to stimulation in the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea. The findings suggest that jellyfish do indeed sleep, but the study also raises more questions about the origin of sleep and its relationship with neural systems.
A team of scientists has sequenced the genome of an asexual tiny worm, Diploscapter pachys, which originated 18 million years ago. The study reveals how it maintains genetic variation and overcomes the disadvantages of asexual reproduction by skipping recombination.
Changes to wetlands alter animal populations, with reduced survival and reproduction in human-altered habitats. The study highlights the complex role of wetlands in human-altered ecosystems, which can provide important habitat but also pose risks to animals.
Researchers are learning how animals overcome environmental challenges through shared strategies, inspiring new designs for robots and flying vehicles. The study of complex physiological systems and the intersection of physics and organismal biology is a rapidly advancing field with promising applications.
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz challenged a Spanish study on the ability of wax moth caterpillars to digest polyethylene. They found that essential signals for biochemical degradation were missing, raising doubts about the actual decomposition of plastic.
A Brazilian startup has developed an animal detection system that uses sensors and transmitters to warn drivers of potential wildlife crossings. The system, called Passa-Bicho, aims to reduce roadkill and collisions by providing early warnings to drivers, covering hundreds of meters ahead.
A 52-million-year-old ankle fossil reveals that early primates, such as Donrussellia provincialis, were agile and nimble, able to bound between trunks and branches. This challenges the long-held notion that these ancestors were slow and deliberate climbers.
The California Academy of Sciences has assembled the first-ever animal genome of the northern spotted owl, a threatened species. The completed genome will help researchers track interbreeding between hybrid owls and inform conservation priorities in the West.
A new study synthesizes advances in animal coloration research, including digital imaging and large-scale comparative analyses, revealing the complex biological trait's function and patterns of evolution. Key findings include understanding how animals perceive and produce color, as well as its integration with other sensory information.
A big data approach can predict the toxicity of chemicals without animal tests, saving time, money, and lives. PETA India will present this method at a national conference, suggesting its adoption by governments and regulatory agencies.
Researchers at UCR discovered that infected insects emit an odor called prenol that repels nematodes looking for a new host. This finding supports the use of nematodes as a tool for controlling crop pests.
A new study reveals that neighboring deep-sea vents host drastically different animal communities, contradicting the common assumption that similar habitats share animal species. The research highlights the significance of local geology and vent fluid chemistry in shaping these communities.
A study highlights the need to limit bat collection for scientific research due to their slow reproduction rates and dwindling populations. Modern technology can often replace killing bats, allowing for the preservation of these species.
A new study finds over 30% of vertebrate species are declining in population size and range, with tropical regions hit hardest. The research suggests that the disappearance of species tells only part of the story of human impact on Earth's animals.
Researchers found that rhodopsin accelerates visual performance in cold-water catfish at high altitudes, enabling survival. The study provides new insights into the evolution of complex biological processes and potential therapeutic targets for human disease.
A new study compares physical characteristics of two similar octopus species, assigning names years ago but never rigorously compared. Researchers analyzed 72 specimens and devised a method to quantify subtle differences in wart distribution.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that the Lombard effect, a phenomenon where animals raise their voices to be heard over noise, occurs in just 30 milliseconds, making it a fundamental temporal reflex. This discovery sheds light on human speech control and reveals a shared auditory process among species.
Researchers from the University of Oldenburg and Alfred Wegener Institute found that competition within the krill population drives fluctuation cycles. The study suggests a self-generating mechanism in the population is responsible for the variability.
New research from the Smithsonian reveals that whales started bulking up around 2-3 million years ago, when increasing ice sheets concentrated prey in the oceans. This shift allowed for larger body sizes to evolve, as filter-feeding became more efficient with access to dense prey patches.
Researchers Dr Adrienne Jochum and her team describe three new Carychium species found in North and Central America, including Georgia, Belize, and Panama. The discovery uses computer tomography to visualize snail shells and identify different species.
The study reveals that bioelectric patterns can override the default body shape called for by a genome, allowing researchers to edit the target morphology of an animal with a wild-type genomic sequence. This work provides clues about why certain individuals have different biological outcomes when exposed to the same treatment as others.
Scientists have discovered the remains of a previously unknown mammal, Baidabatyr, in Western Siberia. The animal is believed to be a herbivore and lived during the Early Cretaceous period, with its species going extinct around 20 million years ago.
Researchers have found a link between malignant hyperthermia susceptibility and exertional heat stroke in mice. The study suggests that intense exercise in challenging environmental conditions can trigger lethal crises in susceptible animals, which may be relevant to humans.
Giant larvaceans play a significant role in moving carbon from the upper to deep sea through their 'houses,' which filter tiny particles. Laser technology enables researchers to visualize chambers and passageways inside these structures, revealing higher filtration rates than previously estimated.
A monitor lizard species from the island of New Ireland in northern Papua New Guinea has been re-described and found to be a separate species from the common mangrove monitor. The species, Varanus douarrha, was lost in a shipwreck over 180 years ago.
Researchers found that tarantulas primarily rely on their anterior lateral eyes to measure distances and navigate. By covering these eyes, the spiders have difficulty determining distance and can become disoriented. The study highlights the crucial role of the lateral eyes in a spider's ability to return to its burrow.
A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis and the University of New Hampshire found hundreds of differences in gene activity between male and female rock doves. The findings aim to promote sex and gender inclusion in experimental science and shed light on physiological differences between sexes.
Researchers uncover giant sulfur-powered shipworm with unusual energy source, living in a stinky environment where it relies on bacteria for nourishment. The discovery expands biodiversity knowledge in the Indo-Pacific region and sheds light on unique transitions between organisms.
A team of evolutionary biologists from Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison devised a new approach to settle contentious phylogenetic tree-of-life issues. They found that comb jellies have considerably more genes supporting their 'first to diverge' status in the animal lineage than do sponges.
Scientists analyzed plant species in China's Hengduan Mountains and found that new species evolved at a faster rate than in nearby regions. This study provides the strongest evidence yet for the uplift-driven diversification hypothesis, supporting the idea that mountains create micro-habitats allowing species to adapt and diversify.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered that astroglia, or astrocytes, help set the pace of the suprachiasmatic nuclei to schedule a mouse's day. Altering astrocyte clocks slowed mice's sense of time, highlighting their influence on daily behavior and physiological processes.
Alfred Crosby, a UMass Amherst polymer scientist, has received a $1 million grant to explore the development of nanoscale wrinkles in plants and animals. He will collaborate with experts from the University of Cambridge and Switzerland to understand how these patterns relate to all living organisms.
Scientists studied the circadian clocks of two fruit fly species from Finland and Tanzania. Finnish flies adapted their activity pattern to longer days, while Tanzanian flies were influenced by the equator's long daylight hours. The study reveals tiny differences in the flies' brains that affect their behavior.
A new mathematical model predicts how human brains should grow based on ecological, social, and cultural factors. Early results counter prevailing thought that social influences are required for large brain sizes.
A new study found that acorn ants can evolve quickly enough to endure city temperatures, with some species adapting within 100 years. The ants' ability to adjust suggests they may be able to cope with other sources of warming, such as climate change.
Scientists used DNA sequences to determine the evolutionary history of Asian Horned Frogs, discovering many new species and reestimating their family's age. The results suggest that scientists may have overestimated the age of many frog families by up to 35%.
Sea snails, such as periwinkles, can speed up their shell-making process and produce less-dense shells in response to acidifying oceans. This adaptation may suggest that these organisms could be more resistant to future, harsher ocean conditions.
A team of biologists from Germany and Brazil have discovered a new species of land snail, Gastrocopta sharae, named after the Dungeons & Dragons goddess Shar. The snail is tiny, measuring nearly 2 mm in length, and was found in caves in central Brazil.
Researchers develop a scavenger scale to categorize animal traits, highlighting surprising adaptations in species like vultures, albatrosses, and cheetahs. The scale helps understand why some animals excel as scavengers while others struggle.
A 480-million-year-old slug-like fossil in Morocco has been discovered, providing new insights into the evolution of molluscs. The fossil, Calvapilosa kroegeri, features a radula and short spines, suggesting that its ancestor was single-shelled and covered in bristle-like spines.
Researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University discover that Cladocerans originated from the north and spread throughout the Palearctic region via Beringia, a land bridge that closed and reopened multiple times. The study uses molecular genetic analysis to shed light on the evolution and dispersal of these small crustaceans.
Research reveals that intestinal inflammation accumulation leads to vascular leakage and decreased blood vessel function in animals. The study proposes a novel mechanism for inflammation-induced aging and offers potential avenues for developing anti-aging therapies.
Researchers found that the most successful phyla have a skeleton, live on land, and are parasites. This suggests that traits like having eyes or complex organs may not be primary drivers of species diversification. The study sheds light on why some groups have branched into many species while others remain relatively few.
A new framework called SEARCH encourages scientists to share experimental animal resources, reducing the need for new animals in research. The framework aims to foster collaboration and promote reduction, replacement, and refinement of animal use in biomedical research.
The Brazilian census details 958 distinct morphological types of jellyfish, including their habitats, occurrences, and ecological data. The most toxic species belong to the class Cubozoa, while the class Scyphozoa includes a common Brazilian species.
Entomologists describe five new species and two newly recorded snout moth genera Lista in China, bringing total to ten species known from the country. The brightly colored wings of these moths have made them difficult to distinguish from one another, but this study sheds light on their taxonomy.
New research reveals that climate change has led to the local extinctions of hundreds of plant and animal species worldwide. The study found that these extinctions have occurred in over 450 species, despite global warming being less than 1 degree Celsius so far.
Kaspari's research explores the role of sodium in accelerating animal activity and abundance across different ecosystems. He has discovered how chemical elements like phosphorus and nitrogen shape ecological phenomena, from bison herds to termite damage.
A new study by University of Lincoln and Newcastle University researchers shows that pigs' moods and personalities influence their outlooks, similar to humans. Pigs living in better environments are more optimistic, while those in worse environments are more pessimistic.
A well-preserved dinosaur fossil discovered in southern China provides valuable insights into the evolution of a family of feathered dinosaurs before the mass extinction event. The discovery, named Tongtianlong limosus, sheds light on how these creatures diversified and flourished just before their extinction.
A new study by the University of Texas at Austin reveals that seabed microbes in the Arctic Ocean remove substantial quantities of nitrogen, accounting for 5% of global ocean nitrogen removal. The finding highlights the critical role of the Arctic in maintaining a balanced global nitrogen budget.
Scientists have sequenced the entire genome of Xenopus laevis, an African clawed frog that inherited two sets of chromosomes from different species. The study provides insights into vertebrate evolution and sheds light on how tetraploidy emerged in animals.
Research found man-made noise can disrupt animal responses to predator faeces, affecting information gathering and vigilance. This study highlights the negative impact of noise pollution on animal survival in mammals.
A UCLA-led team reports the discovery of blue-light inhibitor of cryptochromes (BICs) that regulate plant growth, growing Arabidopsis plants at least twice as tall without cryptochromes. BICs likely have counterparts in human circadian clocks and other organisms.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a park ranger was recently killed while defending Grauer's gorillas, highlighting the increasing threats to rangers and their families. The WCS Senior Conservation Scientist for Africa expresses concern over these increased threats to animal protection.
A study published in Cell Metabolism found that varying oxygen levels can reset the circadian clock of mice, which could inform how airlines moderate cabin air pressure. The research also suggests potential benefits for humans, including alleviating jetlag and improving air travel comfort.
Researchers have identified a critical survival mechanism that allows animals to quickly respond to and escape from noxious thermal landscapes. The study found that thermosensory neurons in the brain are responsible for sensing the rate of temperature change, with a fast response triggered by rapid increases in temperature.
Researchers found that a single white-browed coucal parent can successfully raise its brood, unlike black coucals which form pairs and share parental duties. The study suggests that females only form pairs due to lack of opportunities to find additional male partners.
A new study from PETA finds that 63% of US public schools allow students to opt out of animal dissection. Non-animal teaching methods have been shown to teach biology better and save time and money. The study's findings support the growing trend towards compassionate education, backed by the National Science Teachers Association.