Microplastics are now a major environmental pollutant with serious implications for public health. Researchers from Boston University have discovered that […]
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Satellite Data and AI Confirm Devastating Forest Loss in Ukraine Amid War
The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction. The loss of forests is one of its major environmental consequences. A […]
Study: Why Humans Struggle to Understand Dog Emotions
Understanding dog emotions might seem intuitive. However, findings from the study by Arizona State University researchers Holly Molinaro and Clive […]
Trump Plans to Cut Down Millions of Trees From Federal Lands
Donald Trump signed two executive orders on 1 March 2025 aimed at bolstering domestic timber production from national forests and […]
Primates Offer Clues To How Our Early Ancestors Had Sex For Social Purpose
Sexual behavior in animals is often associated with reproduction. However, according to research, it also serves important social functions. A […]
Is The Y Chromosome Really Disappearing? What Does This Mean?
One of the most intriguing news that has permeated popular science discourse is the supposed ongoing but gradual disappearance of […]
SenesTech: This Biotech Firm Has a Plan to Control Rat Overpopulation
High rodent or rat populations in urban areas are a consequence of increasing human population density and climate change. Dense […]
Ancient Survival Instincts Drive Modern Power Struggles
While our collective culture may have evolved alongside technological advancements, we are still ruled by the same instincts that once […]
Pet Dogs as Spreaders of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella?
Companion animals can transmit zoonotic pathogens. These are disease-causing microorganisms that pass between animals and humans. The same is true […]
Controversial Lion Farming in South Africa and Illegal International Bone Trade
Between 8,000-12,000 lions and other big cats, including tigers, are bred and kept in captivity in more than 350 facilities […]