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Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at risk

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John Slapcinsky, manager of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s invertebrate zoology collection, named nine new species of carnivorous land snails found in Papua New Guinea. Credit: Florida Museum/Jeff Gage Nine new species of carnivorous land snails have been found in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot. A new study … Read more

New research sheds light on an old fossil, solving an evolutionary mystery

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Three-dimensional model of the only known picrodontid skull in top (left) and bottom (right) views. CT scan technology revealed previously unknown bones of the skull (colored on the right) that helped demonstrate that picrodontids are not primates as previously believed. Credit: Jordan Crowell A new research paper published in Biology Letters has revealed that picrodontids—an … Read more

2023 hottest recorded year as Earth nears key limit

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Earth saw its hottest recorded year in 2023. The year of 2023 was the hottest on record, with the increase in Earth’s surface temperature nearly crossing the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius, EU climate monitors said Tuesday. Climate change intensified heat waves, droughts and wildfires across the planet, and pushed the global thermometer 1.48 … Read more

Job burnout: What is it and how should we respond to it?

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You’ve likely heard the term “burnout” more often in the last several years, but what exactly is it and what can be done about it? Quentin Durand-Moreau is an assistant professor of occupational medicine at the University of Alberta. He’s done a lot of research on work-related burnout and mental health more generally. What is … Read more

New findings reveal koalas’ health risks following bushfires, will aid in future rescue efforts

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new publication featured in Veterinary Sciences will guide future wildlife rescue and rehabilitation after Australian bushfires. These findings provide critical information for improving koala care during subsequent fire seasons. Natasha Speight, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, spearheaded the study, analyzing clinical … Read more

Engaging children with science helps with long-term interest in STEM, research finds

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Engaging children early with science can have long term impacts on subject choices at GCSE and A level, and improve uptake of STEM subjects, according to new research. New research from the University of Nottingham’s School of Psychology suggests that out-of-school science activities, research participation and a child’s family interest can … Read more

NASA delays crewed Artemis moon missions

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The crew members of the Artemis 2 mission of the U.S. space agency NASA, left to right, Reid Wiseman Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, stand at a press event in the ArianeGroup building. Hauke-Christian Dittrich | Picture Alliance | Getty Images NASA is pushing back the schedule for upcoming missions of its flagship … Read more

Scientists collect eDNA samples in the extreme environment of the Arctic melting glaciers autonomously

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Credit: INESC Brussels HUB What if there was a way to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) samples in extreme environments autonomously? And what if this method allowed the collection of more samples and to prevent risk of sample contamination? Portuguese researchers from the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) set out … Read more

NASA delays highly anticipated Artemis lunar missions, cites safety – National

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A highly anticipated lunar orbit and a return to the moon by humans after more than 50 years are being pushed back. NASA announced on Tuesday that it will delay the launch of the Artemis II mission that was slated for November 2024 to September 2025 to … Read more

Study reveals key molecular mechanisms involved in development of tomato plant

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A simultaneous rise in the activity of miR156 and gibberellin in the tomato’s floral meristem results in malformed ovaries and misshapen seedless fruit. Credit: ESALQ-USP In an article published in the journal Development, researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil describe mechanisms relating to the development … Read more