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2024-08-27 @ 14.35.15 ∈ In English
Volunteers record bee biodiversity and discover new species in Pennsylvania
The researchers recruited 26 participants, mostly Master Gardeners, from across Pennsylvania to sample bees after receiving extensive training from Penn State experts. [The] trained participants documented over twice as much biodiversity and novel baseline natural history data as [2233] iNaturalist users.
2024-08-26 @ 9.34.43 ∈ In English
European Commission (@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu)
The Iberian Lynx has made a remarkable recovery, moving from “Endangered” to “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List. […] From only 94 individuals in 2002, the population has grown to over 1,000 due to concerted efforts in habitat restoration, prey availability improvement, and breeding programs.
2024-08-23 @ 11.15.44 ∈ In English
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down, study shows
Infrared radiation from a source roughly the temperature of human skin doubled the insects' overall host-seeking behavior when combined with CO2 and human odor. […] It's only in the context of other cues, such as elevated CO2 and human odor that IR makes a [difference;] infrared alone has no impact.
2024-08-22 @ 17.58.28 ∈ In English
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2024-08-16 @ 9.06.44 ∈ In English
Minuscule wasps enlisted to fight off moths in new pest control strategy
Rentokil plans to release entosite parasitoid wasps into the nooks and crannies of museums, heritage sites and homes to stop moth infestations. The minuscule wasps measure less than 0.5mm in size, and they stop moths reproducing by parasitising their eggs and laying their own eggs inside the moth eggs, preventing the larvae from hatching.
2024-08-15 @ 16.58.59 ∈ In English
Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60
The first wave of changes included molecules linked to cardiovascular disease and the ability to metabolise caffeine, alcohol and lipids. The second wave of changes included molecules involved in immune regulation, carbohydrate metabolism and kidney function. Molecules linked to skin and muscle ageing changed at both time points.
2024-07-30 @ 14.29.25 ∈ In English
New study finds people alter their appearance to suit their names
A new study has found that people tend to alter their appearance to suit their names. The researchers sought to determine whether parents choose a baby name based on what seems fitting for the baby’s appearance, or if individuals’ facial appearances change over the years to align with the social stereotypes associated with their names.