Fast Facts A new study reveals that seabird droppings, or guano, significantly boosted corn production in ancient Peru, playing a…
Browsing: Bio-Sciences
Essential Insights Biodiversity Recovery: Following a 10-year fishing ban initiated in 2021, China’s Yangtze River has seen a resurgence in…
Quick Takeaways Marine Darkwaves Defined: Researchers from the University of Waikato have formalized “marine darkwaves” as significant, short-lived reductions in…
Essential Insights First Documented Predation: In 2019, researchers witnessed orcas attacking and killing a blue whale, marking the first recorded…
Summary Points Global Reach of PFAS: Seabirds near Antarctica carry man-made chemicals known as “forever chemicals” (PFAS), highlighting the widespread…
Essential Insights Historic Discovery: The 1.6-inch fossil fish, Acronichthys maccognoi, from Alberta is the oldest known North American member of…
Essential Insights Local Success in Conservation: Communities along the Juruá River in Brazil are effectively protecting biodiversity by managing 96…
Summary Points Consciousness Roots: New research posits that consciousness may originate from ancient brain structures shared with reptiles and fish,…
Top Highlights A recent study unveiled over 50 Late Triassic coelacanth specimens from southwestern England, filling significant gaps in their…
Essential Insights Maritime Mastery: Evidence shows that 40,000 years ago, Southeast Asian islanders were skilled at deep-sea fishing, utilizing advanced…