WEIRD NATURE
Healthy cows were able to transfer the virus to other animals when transported to other farms. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 25 – A new report has sounded the alarm on the evolution of the avian influenza virus, with comprehensive genome sequencing …
The barbershop quartet-style vocalization of male elephants is another breakthrough in understanding how elephants communicate. Image created by DALL-E – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 22 – A fascinating new insight into elephant communication has been uncovered, with researchers finding that a group of …
Insects are the primary pollinators of most flowers and crops. Niklas_Weidner/500px via Getty Images – By Rachel Mallinger, Professor of Entomology, University of Florida Published: 2024 Jul 19 – Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies …
A Martian meteorite in cross-polarized light. This meteorite is dominated by the mineral olivine. Each grain is about half a millimeter across. By James Day – By James Day, Professor of Geosciences, University of California, San Diego Published: 2024 Jul 12 – Of …
Being a night owl might not be a bad thing – for your brain, at least. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 12 – ‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late …
Kids with autism spectrum disorder showed distinct changes to gut microorganisms. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 09 – Autism spectrum disorder is associated with distinct changes to the composition and functioning of a wide range of gut microorganisms, according to a new …
Scientists believe this blue frog sighting is a “once-in-a-lifetime” chance. Jake Barker/AWC – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 08 – An amphibian has lived up to its name, swapping out its usual green coloring for bright blue, in the first-ever record of a magnificent …
SmartyPlants will also help you learn to become an expert indoor gardener. SmartyPlants – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jun 27 – ‘Pandemic gardens’ were almost as popular as new pets and sourdough starters during 2020, but many of us learnt the hard way that …
A healer conducts an ayahuasca drinking ceremony in Avie village, in Ecuador, on Jan.14, 2023. Pedro Pardo / AFP via Getty images – Pardis Mahdavi, President, University of La Verne Published: 2024 Jun 28 – Ayahuasca, a sacred drink made from the stem …
CBD use during pregnancy might not be safe. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jun 25 – While CBD or cannabidiol is now widely available, widely used and generally considered safe, new research has found that its use during pregnancy may produce some strange …
