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Agriculture will play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming, according to the latest report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Professor Brent Sohngen of The…
Interoception refers to the ability of sensing the internal state of one’s body, such as observing when the heart starts racing or breathing quickens. Since impaired interoceptive awareness is linked…
A new study led by the University of Exeter has found that children differ dramatically from adults in their moral views on animals. Unlike adults, children claim that farm animals should be…
The charismatic clownfish – made famous by the popular film Finding Nemo – is a treasure trove for biological research, helping scientists answer a myriad of biological questions, such as how larvae disperse in…
Non-native lionfish have become increasingly common in parts of the Mediterranean. Growing numbers of lionfish threaten local ecosystems by dominating native fish species and disrupting food chains. In a new study from…
Dragons have long held sway in popular culture. You can find them in everything from video games, to books, to movies, to children’s toys. But dragons aren’t real, right? Well,…
There are no snakes in Alaska, but California makes up for it! There are 46 different kinds of snakes that live in California, and 7 of them are poisonous. What kind of poisonous snakes live…
Ophiophagy, or “snake eating” is common in the animal world, with mammals, birds, lizards and even other snakes engaging in the dietary practice. But did you know that many species…
When it comes to the kings of the ocean, sharks may just hold the top spot! Among the most famous sharks around are the bull shark, great white shark, and hammerhead shark. But…
Skunks are small mammals that are widespread across North and South America. They live in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, grasslands, deserts, and urban areas. They are easily distinguished by their bold black and white appearance and…