A rare lobster is drawing attention at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center in Nahant. This striking orange and black lobster, known as a calico, is exceptionally uncommon—with odds of finding one estimated at just one in 30 million, according to Sierra Munoz, the center’s outreach program coordinator. That makes the female lobster—even rarer than Neptune, […]
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A team of Taiwan-based scientists has reported a biochemical breakthrough that may transform multiple industries and aid in mitigating climate change. Their study, published in Science, reveals a method to enhance the carbon-fixing pathway and promote plant growth. This breakthrough, which redesigns a core process essential to life, greatly accelerated plant growth. The modified plants
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People often see cats as aloof (and adorably fluffy), but if you struggle to connect with your feline companion, it might be because you aren’t communicating in a way they understand. The Power of a Cat-Style Slow Blink: Building Better Connections Good news—research suggests it’s simpler than you might think. The key is to smile
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Imagine if the plants in your home could do more than simply look decorative. Scientists at South China Agricultural University found a way to use nanoparticles to turn plants into softly glowing night lights. Phosphor Compound Turns Succulents into Two-Hour Natural Night Lights Researchers developed a phosphor compound that lets succulents absorb light in minutes
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Two separate studies published in GigaScience report the nearly complete reference genomes of the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), a dragon lizard native to central eastern Australia and widely kept as a pet in Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is unusual because both genetics and nest temperature determine its sex. Because of this,
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Dr. Jake Johnson, a cardiology resident at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, recently published an article in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. In it, he shares his research findings and offers advice on preventing future accidents involving pets. What Motivated You To Pursue a Career in Research? I first encountered the One Health
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Many studies have focused on how climate change leads to biodiversity loss—but MIT researchers have now shown that the reverse is also true: declining biodiversity can undermine one of the planet’s strongest natural defenses against climate change. In a paper published in PNAS, the team found that naturally regenerating tropical forests with thriving populations of
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A well-known wasp species, favored by scientists, has revealed another secret — it can pause its development based on environmental cues, which slows aging in adulthood. This discovery suggests that aging isn’t a fixed process and could lead to new directions in aging research and epigenetic treatments. In a groundbreaking study, University of Leicester researchers
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A global group of coral experts is urging immediate regulatory changes to enable assisted gene flow (AGF), a key method for strengthening coral resilience, before climate change leads to more reef loss and permanent damage to coral ecosystems. Policy Steps to Support Global Coral Broodstock Exchange In Science, researchers outline regulatory changes to enable international
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Researchers have identified a new gecko species, Paragehyra tsaranoro, in Madagascar’s Tsaranoro Valley. This microendemic reptile lives exclusively in three small forest patches within the region. Due to ongoing deforestation, the species faces significant threats, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation. Community-managed reserves play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable species like P. tsaranoro. The
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