New research predicts effects of marine heatwaves on top ocean predators
Forecasts can now predict the location and onset of marine heatwaves that can disrupt marine ecosystems. Scientists say the next step is ...
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Nauseous territory: outfoxing predators using baits that make them barf
Introduced foxes, dogs, cats, rats, and other predators kill millions of native animals every year, but what if they were ...
Top fish predators could suffer wide loss of suitable habitat by 2100 due to climate change
Woods Hole, Mass. (August 9, 2023) --A study of 12 species of highly migratory fish predators—including sharks, tuna, and billfish ...
Microbial predators cause seasonal fluctuations in wastewater treatment
The community of microbial predators influences the composition of the bacterial community in wastewater. This explains seasonal variations in the ...
These long-necked reptiles were decapitated by their predators, fossil evidence confirms
In the age of dinosaurs, many marine reptiles had extremely long necks compared to reptiles today. While it was clearly ...
Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators — only to be killed by people
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X-ray analysis sheds new light on prehistoric predator’s last meal
We now know more about the diet of a prehistoric creature that grew up to two and a half metres ...
Can some snakes do cartwheels to escape or startle predators?
In research published in Biotropica, investigators report that the Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps) performs cartwheels when threatened. This is ...
Warming Arctic draws marine predators northwards
Marine predators have expanded their ranges into the Arctic waters over the last twenty years, driven by climate change and ...
Harmful bacteria can elude predators when in mixed colonies
Efforts to fight disease-causing bacteria by harnessing their natural predators could be undermined when multiple species occupy the same space, ...
Stress may trigger male defense against predators
Only males among the fish species crucian carp have developed a strategy to protect themselves from hungry predators, according to ...
Male wasps use genitalia to sting their predators
Female bees and wasps use modified ovipositors, formerly used in egg laying, to sting their attackers, including people. Now, a ...
Study: Violent sexual predators use dating apps as hunting grounds
Dating apps are now an entrenched part of American social life, but there’s work to do to ensure users’ safety. ...
How marine predators find food hot spots in open ocean “deserts”
Woods Hole, MA (September 7, 2022) – A new study led by scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and University ...
Research team provides novel baseline data on leopard seals, the mysterious apex predators of Antarctica
WACO, Texas (Aug. 26, 2022) – Baylor University marine biologist Sarah Kienle, Ph.D., has always been fascinated by leopard seals. These ...
Research team provides novel baseline data on leopard seals, the mysterious apex predators of Antarctica
WACO, Texas (Aug. 26, 2022) – Baylor University marine biologist Sarah Kienle, Ph.D., has always been fascinated by leopard seals. These ...
Frogs use brains or camouflage to evade predators
Throughout evolution, prey animals have adopted a range of strategies to evade their predators. But these oftentimes elaborate strategies come ...
How ‘shark week’ could inspire love for ocean predators
Videos of shark attacks are popular – some of Discovery’s “Shark Week” videos of sharks attacking cages or people have ...
‘Safety in numbers’ tactic keeps Pacific salmon safe from predators
Animals that live in groups tend to be more protected from predators. That idea might be common sense, but it’s ...
Top predators could ‘trap’ themselves trying to adapt to climate change, study shows
Link to Google Drive folder containing images: Credit: Bobby-Jo Vial Link to Google Drive folder containing images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U7acqtX0fuqAHq45YPxTSKXbZAaD6Xlh?usp=sharing As climate ...
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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New findings on hair loss in men
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Did life exist on Mars? Other planets? With AI’s help, we may know soon
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New study definitively confirms gulf stream weakening, understanding the changes could help predict future trends in extreme events
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Distinct immune, hormone responses shed light on mysteries of long COVID
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Four novel receptors may link endometrial cancer to PCOS