Research: Terrestrial ecosystems are vulnerable to single introduced insect species —
Of the known alien (non-native) species found in Antarctica, a non-biting species of midge currently presents one of the highest risks to terrestrial...
Research: Whether genetic changes can be reversed or are passed on to children is...
As legal access to marijuana continues expanding across the U.S., more scientists are studying the effects of its active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in...
Research: New insights on animal movement in fire-prone landscapes —
A new Biological Reviews article considers how fire histories affect animals' movement and shape the distribution of species.
The review article also considers how...
Research: Plant biologists identify mechanism behind transition from insect to wind pollination —
New research by scientists at the University of Toronto (U of T) offers novel insights into why and how wind-pollinated plants have evolved...
Research: Contact with captive macaques perceived as unacceptable and potential health; safety risk —
Wild animals are increasingly exploited for entertainment and photo opportunities. A new study highlights that tourists in Morocco object to the use of...
Research: Recruiting ants to fight weeds on the farm —
Harvester ants that eat weed seeds on the soil's surface can help farmers manage weeds on their farms, according to an international team...
Research: Protecting plants at the northern limit of their range may help species survive...
More than two-thirds of Canada's biodiversity is made up of species that occur within the country's borders only at the very northern edge...
Research: Extraordinary ‘faithful father’ revealed by study of smooth guardian frog of Borneo —
Stay-at-home dads might find their spirit animal in the smooth guardian frog of Borneo. A new pair of research papers authored by an...
Research: Even forest trees growing in average conditions may decline in productivity as much...
Southwest forests may decline in productivity on average as much as 75 percent over the 21st century as climate warms, according to new...
Research: Male hummingbirds dazzle females with a highly synchronized display —
When it comes to flirting, animals know how to put on a show. In the bird world, males often go to great lengths...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
