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Northern elephant seals sleep in a deep diving spiral

Posted on May 25, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

Scientists tracked the brain activity of northern elephant seals to find out how they sleep. They found the seals sleep only 2 hours per day…

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    Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

    Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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      How smart were the dinosaurs?

      Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

      A researcher from Vanderbilt University inferred dinosaur intelligence from fossilized skulls. She used the skulls to estimate the number of…

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        Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality

        Posted on January 23, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…

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          Are honey bees on the decline?

          Posted on January 16, 2023March 10, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

          Scientists have observed lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and honey…

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            Human gut microbiota invade urban wildlife

            Posted on January 2, 2023February 15, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

            Scientists have shown urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how urbanization is…

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              Can insects munch their way through our plastic problem?

              Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 by Erica Curles

              The invention of plastic improved human lives in many ways, but it has also created a lot of waste. Plastic waste can take centuries to…

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                Viruses inhabit even the deepest depths of the ocean!

                Posted on December 27, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                Have you ever wondered what lies in the deepest depths of the ocean? Could there be scary sea monsters or other unknown life forms?…

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                  Mosquitos are more common in poorly kept-up neighborhoods

                  Posted on October 28, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  The team concluded, based on their data, that socioeconomic status is related to Aedes aegypti abundance within Puerto Rico’s urban…

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                    Hawaiian caves invaded by rats

                    Posted on August 19, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or house rat has been recognized as “one of the most invasive species worldwide”. These…

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