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Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved, shows study
Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved, suggests a study by Aberystwyth University academics published in Animals.
Scientists describe new orchid species related to famous Darwin's orchid
Missouri Botanical Garden scientists and collaborators discovered and described a new orchid species in Central Madagascar with a record-setting nectar spur and close ties to the famous "Darwin's orchid." This novelty species needs urgent conservation action, scientists say.
New bioengineered protein design shows promise in fighting COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been racing to develop effective treatments and preventatives against the virus. A recent scientific breakthrough has emerged from the work of researchers aiming to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
Dog-killing flatworm discovered in Southern California
UC Riverside scientists confirm, for the first time, that a potentially fatal dog parasite is present in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through California.
Victoria's new habitat law fails to protect a tiny endangered species, say researchers
Australia's unique and diverse wildlife is a source of national pride and global fascination. But this reputation is marred by our country's alarming rate of species extinction.
Shade-grown coffee demonstrates the benefits of combining agriculture and conservation
Increasing shade cover over coffee plants can increase biodiversity and provide new ways to combine agriculture and conservation, a new study has revealed.
Plant identification via app enables phenological monitoring
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena and the Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany, have shown that plant observations collected with plant identification apps such as Flora Incognita allow statements to be made about the developmental stages of plants--both on a small scale and across Europe.
Forest and stream habitats keep energy exchanges in balance, global team finds
Forests and streams are separate but linked ecosystems, existing side by side, with energy and nutrients crossing their porous borders and flowing back and forth between them. For example, leaves fall from trees, enter streams, decay and feed aquatic insects. Those insects emerge from the waters and are eaten by birds and bats.
Advanced analytical technologies for controlling medical cannabis production
To facilitate the use of cannabis in the medical field, researchers from the IBeA group of the UPV/EHU have developed a rapid analytical technique for the strict control of the growth of cannabis plants. The plants have been classified according to cannabinoid type using hyperspectral imaging and machine learning.
Australian Timor ponies have genetic diversity necessary for a breeding program, researchers find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) collaborated with Australian geneticists to determine whether the country's population of Timor ponies are genetically diverse enough to support a designated breeding program.
Researchers: Sweden has vast 'old growth' forests, but they are being chopped down faster than the Amazon
Most of Europe's natural ecosystems have been lost over the centuries. However, a sizeable amount of natural old forest still exists, especially in the north. These "old-growth" forests are exceptionally valuable as they tend to host more species, store more carbon, and are more resilient to environmental change.
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