Fruit flies use diverse senses to sniff out their surroundings
Scientists found cosmopolitan fruit flies have different genes for smelling and tasting that help them adapt to diverse habitats.
Category: Environment
Fig trees interbreed more at their climate extremes
Scientists tracked how fig trees interbreed and swap DNA across different climatic zones to determine where new species might arise.
Scientists described a couch potato cave salamander called the olm
Researchers tracked a species of large cave salamanders for several years to see how they survived their low-energy surroundings. It turns…
How do mountains affect Earth’s climate?
Scientists showed sulfuric acid formed during weathering of rocks causes mountains to consume less greenhouse gasses than they previously…
Scientists reevaluate global methane emissions
Researchers used high-resolution satellite data to show the amount of methane entering the atmosphere currently surpasses the amount removed…
Is global warming affecting home runs in baseball?
Researchers analyzed more than 200,000 balls hit in Major League Baseball games played between 1962 and 2019. They estimated global warming…
Blueberries and black rice boost immunity
Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.
Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns
Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…
Tornado winds are strongest closest to the ground
Researchers from the University of Illinois compiled ground-level tornado wind speeds from more than 70 tornadoes over 30 years. They found…
Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?
Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…