English dialects make themselves heard in genes

Conditions in rural England around the turn of the 20th century offer a case study for cultural evolution researchers. Heritage Images/Hulton Archive via Getty Images – By Yakov Pichkar, Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University AND Nicole Creanza, Assistant Professor of Biological …

Are hummingbirds getting drunk on flowers?

A study has found hummingbirds regularly ingest alcohol with their nectar.  Depositphotos – By David Szondy 2023 Jun 22 – If your local hummingbird is getting a bit aggressive, it may have a drinking problem. A recent study by University of California, Berkeley biologist …