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Long-term pesticide exposure accelerates aging and shortens lifespan in fish

Long-term exposure to low levels of a common agricultural pesticide can accelerate physiological aging and shorten lifespan in fish—a finding from new research led by University of Notre Dame biologist Jason Rohr with potentially far-reaching […]

Fossils reveal ‘latitudinal traps’ that increased extinction risk for marine species

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A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has shown that the shape and orientation of coastlines significantly influenced extinction patterns for animals living in the shallow oceans during the last 540 […]

Flowers shape the spread of viruses among wild bees, study finds

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A recent study shows that viruses in wild bees are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of floral resources across the landscape. Researchers found that certain floral communities increase the likelihood […]

The sky’s hidden ecosystem: Radar reveals an organized, living habitat

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When people think about habitats on Earth, they likely picture forests, oceans or grasslands. Few think to look up. Yet the lower atmosphere, or troposphere, may be the largest habitat on the planet. A new […]

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

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Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia.This post was originally published on this site

Senegal’s spear-wielding savannah chimps yield clues on humanity’s past

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A shriek broke the dawn on the savanna, followed by more screeches and the rustle of branches: The wild Fongoli chimps were bidding each other good morning in the dry, scraggly Sahel.This post was originally […]

In remote Senegal, chimp researchers escape gold mines’ perils

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Michel Tama Sadiakhou’s future dramatically changed course some 15 years ago thanks to a clan of spear-wielding apes: instead of the dangerous work in informal gold mines that is the fate of many in Senegal’s […]

Soil-based method can stop locust swarms from destroying crops

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“They’re very destructive when there’s a lot of them, but one-on-one, what’s not to love?” says Arianne Cease. She’s talking about locusts.This post was originally published on this site

Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia—here’s why

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Late last year, the New South Wales government announced an additional A$9.5 million in funding to support honeybee keepers in the wake of the 2022 arrival and subsequent spread of the Varroa mite.This post was […]

Critically endangered leatherback turtles return to nest in Nicaragua

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For the first time in years, leatherbacks have returned to nest in significant numbers on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.This post was originally published on this site

Rushing a major strategy announcement can be a mistake for new CEOs

When a new CEO takes over at a firm, it creates uncertainty for important stock market participants such as financial analysts who meet regularly with them and influence the investing patterns for the world’s largest [...]
Rising house prices are hollowing out the middle class in big cities, according to expert

For years, economists have pointed to technology, globalization, and shifting labor markets as primary factors contributing to economic polarization in the U.S. But a new study highlights another driving force that cuts across regions—the housing [...]
How AI and tariffs are transforming fast fashion

Fast-fashion companies churn out affordable, trendy tops and trousers to meet the tastes of the day, targeting fashion-savvy Gen Zers and young adults on a budget. For years, the Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara has stood [...]