Brown Tree Snakes Found to Lasso Their Way Up Large Trees
Brown tree snakes are native to Australia and a variety of Pacific islands, but in Guam, they are an invasive species. An invasive species is a type of animal or plant that is not native to a given...
View ArticleThe Secret Life of Sourdough
Homemade sourdough bread has been around for hundreds of years, growing in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sourdough baking begins with a starter culture, which is made up of a community of...
View ArticleRainfall in Africa Drives Butterfly Populations in Europe
The painted lady is an orange and black migrating butterfly present in most of the world. Every summer, populations of these butterflies can be found in Western Europe where they arrive after...
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Understanding Life on the Prairie through Ecological Networks
by Jaclyn Long figures by Wei Wu Grasslands are a type of ecosystem that make up over a quarter of the earth’s land. These habitats are often found in between deserts and forests, and are...
View ArticleFrightening Interactions with Predators Have Long-Term Impacts on Animal...
Animals living in the wild are frequently subject to frightening events, including being hunted or injured by predators. This can impact their behavior, including how strongly they react to alarming...
View ArticleHuge Icefish Nesting Site Shapes the Local Ecosystem
Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth’s surface, and only 20% of the seafloor has been mapped in detail, making the sea one of the most mysterious places on Earth. Research expeditions on boats continue...
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Itching for a change? Some lice have evolved alongside their hosts for...
Many species of lice live on specific hosts, such as the head louse, Pediculus humanus, which lives on humans. This species is one of around 500 that belong to a group known as “sucking lice” or...
View ArticleTurtles barely age compared to humans and other animals
No one can escape aging, but some species live much longer than others. For example, Myrtle, the green sea turtle housed in the Giant Ocean Tank of the New England Aquarium, is approximately 95 years...
View ArticleCan Science Boost the Rights of Nature Movement?
The Rights of Nature movement aims to give rivers, skies, and mountains the same legal rights as humans. In recent years, this movement has gained momentum, with several countries passing laws...
View ArticleLupin breakthrough could make this plant a popular source of protein
You may think lupins are just a flower, but they are also rich in protein and can grow in various climates. However, they are not commonly cultivated as a crop due to their natural bitterness that...
View ArticleSea otters protect coastlines from erosion
The southern sea otter was once found throughout the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from Oregon to Mexico. However, these cute critters were prized for their fur and hunted to near extinction...
View ArticleAbsence makes the songbird sing
Whether you’re an ‘early bird’ or a ‘night owl’, you’re probably familiar with a certain melody heard around the world: the chorus of birdsong at dawn and dusk. Most noticeable in the springtime,...
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