Biology
As dogs age, their owner-assessed quality of life predictably declines, with higher mortality seen at quality of life below 76% of the maximum score – though many dogs have high quality of life even when at predicted lifespan
As dogs age, their owner-assessed quality of life predictably declines, with higher mortality seen at quality of life below 76%...
Both cats and dogs often enjoy playing fetch with their owners
Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, Mikel Delgado...
New book ‘Macroevolutionaries’ explores intersection of evolution, art and popular culture
LAWRENCE — A new book of natural history essays co-written by a University of Kansas paleontologist has been published by Columbia...
PFAS influence the development and function of the brain
Because of their special properties – heat resistance, water and grease repellence, and high durability – PFAS are used in...
The ecological impact of herbivore dung on plant communities
For her study, Dr. Sun collected dung samples from five herbivore species—European bison, horse, fallow deer, rabbit, and Scottish Highland...
Sex and size disparities in access to liver transplant for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
About The Study: In this study, women with hepatocellular carcinoma were less likely to receive a deceased-donor liver transplant and more likely...
Allen Institute for Cell Science and New York Stem Cell Foundation join forces to advance inclusive cellular biology
Seattle, WA and New York, NY—September 4, 2024—Today, the Allen Institute for Cell Science and New York Stem Cell Foundation...
Qunkasaura: New sauropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous discovered in the Iberian Peninsula
A new study led by Portuguese paleontologist Pedro Mocho, from the Instituto Dom Luiz of the Faculty of Sciences of...
In world 1st, high-quality feline iPSCs generated without genetic footprint
A common image of cats today comes in the form of cute cat memes online, but these furry felines commonly...
How zebrafish map their environment
Researchers are turning to zebrafish to unlock the secrets of place cells, which play a crucial role in forming mental...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies