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Pregnancy test helped to bring frog-killing fungus to the US
Imported African animals released into the wild spread chytridiomycosis.
Fri 17 May 13 from Nature News
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New formula invented for microscope viewing, substitutes for federally controlled drug
Researchers at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and City University of New York have invented a proprietary new formulation called Visikol that effectively clears organisms to be ...
Fri 17 May 13 from Phys.org
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Coral reef fishes prove invaluable in the study of evolutionary ecology
After reviewing recent research based on the study of habitat-specialist coral reef fishes, Boston University post-doctoral researcher Marian Y. L. Wong and Peter M. Buston, assistant professor ...
Fri 17 May 13 from Phys.org
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Who's your daddy? Infidelity and paternity in reed warblers
Many species pair for life, or so the story goes. In reality, there is quite a bit of cheating going on. Both male and female partners may have "affairs" outside the pair bond. In such cases, ...
Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org
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Evolution of lying
(Phys.org) —Ultimately, our ability to convincingly lie to each other may have evolved as a direct result of our cooperative nature.
Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org
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Evolution shapes new rules for ant behavior
In ancient Greece, the city-states that waited until their own harvest was in before attacking and destroying a rival community's crops often experienced better long-term success.
Wed 15 May 13 from Phys.org
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Male testosterone levels increase when victorious in competition against rivals, but not friends
Sporting events can bring a community together, such as when the Louisville Cardinals won the NCAA championship and University of Louisville campus was filled with camaraderie. They also can ...
Tue 14 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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To save the planet, chow down on a caterpillar
We should all be eating more insects, because doing so is better for the environment than eating conventional meat like beef
Tue 14 May 13 from Newscientist
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Flower power fights orchard pests
Washington State University researchers have found they can control one of fruit growers' more severe pests, aphids, with a remarkably benign tool: flowers. The discovery is a boon for organic ...
Tue 14 May 13 from Phys.org
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For social spiders, preying together aids younger siblings
(Phys.org) —The behavior of social spiders may settle debates over the benefits of older siblings. Cornell researchers studying Australian social huntsman spiders have discovered that younger ...
Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org
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