Biology

How a dwarf beetle manipulates air flow

This tiny beetle moves much more quickly than it ought to for its size. This is made possible by unique wings and a brand-new hitting pattern.

When the wolf and bear go on a hunt

Bears and wolves typically don't get along because Master Petz frequently steals the prey of the canine relatives. They were now hunting side by side in Yellowstone, with the expected result.

We need more pushers in the world.

Glamorous, daring, enigmatic: In Uganda's jungle, golden monkeys jump through the bamboo forest with a roar. The animated fluffy balls are in danger. The good news is that there are increasingly more children, as evidenced by a visit.

The forest contains even more varieties of trees.

There are still thousands of tree species that have not been identified. Due to their rarity and limited distribution, the majority of them are already in danger.

Strong microbes allow us to endure hibernation.

Squirrels with 13 stripes rest during the colder months. How are they able to fast so long? By their intestinal microbes replenishing essential amino acids and recycling urea.

Show someone the frog's legs by pointing to them.

Frog legs may reappear if the right drug combination is used. even with a species that typically lacks this ability. An experiment using clawed frogs has demonstrated this.

Better muscles than brains

The mammals began their global conquest 66 million years ago. They were able to do this thanks to their size and strength, but not so much because of their intelligence.

Monkeys in Basel may soon be granted fundamental rights.

For many years, philosophers have pushed for the rights of animals.The first referendum is currently taking place.

The world's fields are filled with supertoxins.

Neonicotinoids are prohibited in open spaces in the EU. However, the insecticides still cause issues. Also because the super poisons are being shipped to the global South to meet our demand for cheap meat.

The oldest known DNA has been deciphered

In sediments from Northern Greenland, paleogenists have found gene fragments that are two million years old. They recreated an entire prehistoric ecosystem, including an unexpected species, using the oldest environmental DNA known to science.

The nation of honey and milk

Technically, humans have been utilizing the air's supply of nitrogen for about a century. There has likely never been as much biologically available nitrogen in the atmosphere as there is right now, with grave consequences not just for the planet's metabolism.

Natural disasters might be less powerful

According to a UN study, if people would better prepare, natural disasters would be easier to manage. Moreover, disasters frequently share the same causes.

What nature is worth

The IPBES calls for more consideration of the immaterial values of nature in political decisions. These are far too frequently disregarded in favor of economic expansion and profit.

Why some mammals are UV-luminous

Leabing animals do it, flight hearts and also pocket rats: their fur shines in the UV light. But why, that was puzzling so far. It appears that it is now largely ineffective.

Patagonia was dominated by "Shadow of Death."

Southern Argentina is where scientists discovered the largest megaraptor. The predatory dinosaur existed just before the Cretaceous Period mass extinction.

Thanks to pork, comeback

For a very long time, Australia's groin crocodiles suffered because their skin produced high-quality leather. They multiply rapidly once more as a result of a larger meal plan.

Extus is still around.

Deforestation in the tropics is progressing rapidly, wiping out species. Some, however, are hastily called extinct. This is demonstrated by a stunning discovery from Ecuador.

Which dog food is the healthiest?

Dog food is getting more and more varied, whether it be raw meat, prepared food, or vegan. A diet made up solely of vegetables is surprisingly beneficial for the animals.

The behavior of dogs is not solely determined by breed.

Is it true that Collies are particularly smart and that all Chihuahuas are fear rabbits? prefer not to A dog's behavior hardly varies depending on where it came from.

Unusual marine life ran like it was on stilts.

It lived 450 million years ago, an unusual arthropod. Due to its wealth, the location was also known as Paleo-Pompeii, where its well-preserved fossil was found.

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