animal Your cat prefers your voice to that of a stranger. Adam M Unlike dogs, who frequently respond enthusiastically to everyone, cats change their behavior only in response to their owner's voice. Ca... read more
Animals Vocal communication was recorded in 53 previously silent animals. Adam M New recordings of reptile, amphibian, and fish sounds indicate that vocal communication has a common evolutionary origin in vertebrates. Orn... read more
Agriculture This winter, the United Kingdom is bracing for the worst bird flu outbreak on record. Adam M Infection rates for avian flu in the United Kingdom are six weeks higher than this time last year, prompting officials to tighten biosecurit... read more
Animals According to WWF, wildlife populations are declining on a 'devastating' scale. Adam M Mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish have declined by an average of 69% since 1970, according to the WWF's 2022 Living Planet... read more
Animals Grey wolves are recovering, but it is difficult for them to survive. Adam M After grey wolf populations increased in the United States, they were removed from the Endangered Species List, making them eligible for mo... read more
Animals This ancient worm could be a crucial evolutionary missing link. Adam M Lophophorates are a group of sea creatures with a shady history. Wufengella (illustrated) is an armored worm that may be the common ancesto... read more
Life Young women’s psychological distress increases when they change their identity away from the heterosexual norm Adam M According to new research, changes in sexual identity are associated with increased psychological distress in young women. However, accord... read more
Life Narcissism and psychopathy are linked to heightened sexual self-esteem and lower levels of sexual anxiety Adam M The Dark Triad characteristics are commonly regarded as overwhelmingly negative, but could they have a positive impact on people's sex... read more
Animals Megalodon may have been higher up the food chain than any modern shark Adam M Megatooth sharks, including megalodon, appear to have held the highest position in marine predator food webs ever held by a predator. Mega... read more
Biology New research contributes to a better understanding of the basic biology of nerve cells Adam M Scientists are beginning to understand the exact actions of a type of gene that, unlike other genes, does not code for proteins - the buildi... read more
Biology New study offers a 'big picture' of Europe's genetic landscape Adam M genetic landscape A new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences examining population genetics across Europe has looked... read more
Biology Biochemists use enzymes to change the way brain cells communicate with each other Adam M As you read this sentence, neurons in your brain send fast-fire electrical signals to each other, relaying information. They do this throu... read more
Ecosystems How much spring nitrogen to apply? Weather before planting may provide an idea Adam M With the rising cost of nitrogen fertilizers and their impact on air and water quality, University of Illinois researchers want to help fa... read more
Biology Decoding a key cell component atom by atom Adam M Decoding a key cell Whatever you're doing, whether you're driving a car, walking, or even at your laziest, eating potato chips and w... read more