Fossil records show that pterosaurs of all sizes and shapes flew through the skies of China and Central Asia about 145 to…
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Author Spotlight Meet Vectidraco, a European pterosaur the size of a crowRead more
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Aggregators How eels navigate to the Sargasso SeaRead more
The migration of European eels (Anguilla anguilla) between freshwater habitats in Europe and North Africa and their spawning ground in the Sargasso…
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Aggregators Forest elephants and whitetip sharks: PLOS ONE papers at CITESRead more
Human activities and consumption pose constant threats to the environment and to wildlife but the scale of these threats can be hard…
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Aggregators Dressed-Up Donkey Discovered at Religious Burial SiteRead more
Even in bygone eras, domestic animals were essential for the development of human civilization. Aside from their use as a primary food…
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Fun Marine microbes make musical wavesRead more
Music may be the newest addition to a science communicator’s toolbox. A PLOS ONE paper published today describes an algorithm that represents…
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Featured Image Home sweet home: Understanding New York City soil fungal communities in green roofs and city parksRead more
Green roofs are growing more common in urban communities around the world. Besides the cost savings associated with these urban green spaces…
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Aggregators Celebrating India’s National Science DayRead more
Today is National Science Day in India, celebrated in honor of Indian physicist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman’s discovery on February 28, 1928 of the…
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Aggregators Heart Health Awareness MonthRead more
Before this month comes to a close, let us not forget to honor February as American Heart Month. According to the CDC…
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Aggregators Wrapped up in a Book: The Role of Emotional Engagement in ReadingRead more
Have you ever gotten lost in the pages of a good book? If so, you may have been more empathetic afterward. According…
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Author Spotlight A floral ‘map’ to nectar discourages bumblebee robbersRead more
In the business of survival, the bright colors of blooming flowers mark a serious transaction. Their nectar, color and fragrances are all…
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Aggregators Animal Heartbreakers? Animals, Behavior, and “Love”Read more
Animal emotion remains a fairly contentious area of scientific research, but there is a growing body of evidence to support the idea…
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Topic Focus Spreading seeds: Animals assist forest fruitsRead more
Dwindling numbers of a single mammal species involved in seed dispersal could change the nature of Brazilian Atlantic forests in far-reaching ways…