Category: News
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How AI Is Learning To Talk To Dolphins
Decades of wild dolphin research combined with the latest developments in AI technology are offering new hope for unraveling the mysteries of dolphin communication. Google has announced groundbreaking progress in its partnership with the Wild Dolphin Project and Georgia Tech to develop DolphinGemma, an AI model designed to decipher and mimic the vocalizations of wild…
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Fish Are Getting High On Anxiety Meds
Scientists recently discovered that anti-anxiety medication clobazam is leaching into waterways and affecting the migration of Atlantic Salmon. In a study published in Science, researchers found these fish passed through dams faster and seemingly with more focus than unexposed salmon. Field Experiment: Tracking Salmon in Sweden’s River Dal The scientists note that anxiety drugs like…
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These rescued sun bears got a second chance in the wild. Scientists tracked their fates.
In the lush rainforests of Malaysia, a team of scientists has uncovered the hidden struggles and triumphs of rescued and rehabilitated Bornean sun bears as they adapt to life in the wild. Using GPS collars, researchers tracked a dozen bears to understand their adaptation to the wild, uncovering both resilience and risks. The bears, rescued…
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These Rare River Dolphins Got Their First Health Check-Up. Here’s What Scientists Found.
Researchers have unveiled the first-ever health assessment of the Araguaian River dolphin, a rare grey and pink-colored species fighting for survival in Brazil’s rapidly changing waterways. These dolphins face threats from fishing, boat traffic, and habitat loss. But new findings suggest they’re holding their ground – for now. A Tale of Two Habitats Scientists carefully…
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Earth’s Butterfly Hotspots Are Under Threat, Scientists Warn
Mountainous regions hold about three-quarters of global butterfly diversity, but global warming could turn these safe havens into ecological traps, scientists fear. Butterflies, colorful symbols of nature’s beauty, are facing a hidden crisis. A fascinating new study reveals that their richest habitats, concentrated in high-elevation regions, are uniquely threatened by climate change. Published in Nature…
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Baby Sharks’ Secret Superpower: Fast Healing, Even In Warming Ocean
Newborn reef sharks are survival machines, according to a study tracking their ability to heal from minor injuries without sacrificing growth. And warmer waters might even give them a boost. Researchers followed neonatal blacktip reef and sicklefin lemon sharks in French Polynesia and Seychelles, uncovering how these pups thrive despite some rough starts. Injured Baby…
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How Ape Gestures Explain The Origins Of Human Communication
How do gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos “talk” without words? For decades, scientists debated whether their gestures are learned tricks or instincts passed down through evolution. Now, researchers have proposed a fresh answer: apes “show” their intentions using movements borrowed from everyday actions — and this might help explain how human communication began. The Great Ape…
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Tigers Once Roamed A Vast Kingdom. Now Scientists Map Their Lost World.
Researchers have discovered that tigers once ruled a kingdom spanning 11.5 million square kilometers — larger than the entire United States. Using 70,000 historical records, fossil evidence, and advanced climate modeling, scientists mapped the big cats’ original indigenous range.
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How Supporting Communities Helps Wildlife And People Get Along
In northern Tanzania, where zebras and lions roam near villages, a new study reveals that offering communities education, healthcare, and livestock vaccines can significantly improve their willingness to live alongside wildlife. The research, published in Human Dimensions of Wildlife, focused on the Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA), a critical wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Manyara…
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These Chimps Played Video Games To Reveal How They Think
A team of researchers designed a series of experiments using virtual environments, or VEs, to study how chimpanzees navigate and solve spatial problems. The study, conducted at the Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Centre in Germany, focused on methods that combined video game-like technology with controlled scientific testing. Building the Virtual EnvironmentsThe researchers created 3D digital…