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Western tanagers are migratory birds that are present in Northern California in the spring and again in late summer. A new study shows that observations by 'citizen scientists' using apps such as ...
Honey bees chew on the new food product, which meets all of their nutritional needs. Photos can be used by media outlets with credit.
A beekeeper with APIX Biosciences checks out a colony bees that were fed the new nutritionally complete food source near their Belgium headquarters.
A new study used modern methods to reassess a foundational study in biology that explained how ecologically similar species of wood warblers coexist. The research team examined foraging behavior, ...
Researchers say before planting wildflowers in urban areas to attract bees and other pollinators, it’s important to consider what might be in the soil – and if necessary find out whether there’s a ...
Researchers have found that common plants including white clover, which is vital forage for pollinators in cities, can accumulate arsenic, cadmium, chromium and lead from contaminated soils.
The researchers found that the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus) accumulates the largest total metal concentration from soil. This is vital forage for pollinators in cities.
Scientists estimate that reducing harmful chemical emissions could cut cancer risks from smoke exposure by over 50%.
A new study has revealed a link between mental disorders and a lower likelihood of parenthood among young people in Finland. This research comes at a time when many individuals are postponing ...
Desalination plants, a major and growing source of freshwater in dry regions, could produce less harmful waste using electricity and new membranes made at the University of Michigan.
Simulated conditions showed that bras eliminating breast movement led to higher spinal moments, which could elevate the risk of lumbar back pain. Researchers emphasised the importance of striking an ...
Observations of Jupiter show that ammonia is unevenly distributed in the upper atmosphere, against expectations of uniform ...