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The Acadian Flycatcher is a common bird in the Central Hardwood Region of the Midwest, but effects of climate change, including decreased breeding productivity and increased nest predation, may put the bird on the edge of extinction by the year 2100.

Jul 24, 2018 03:15 PM EDT

A warmer Midwest could lead to a common bird being less common over the next century

A warmer future may lead to a common Midwestern songbird becoming considerably less common, according to a team of researchers whose study of the population-level impacts of climate change on Acadian flycatchers was published today in the journal Nature Climate Change.

Jul 13, 2018 07:53 PM EDT

Researchers Get Help With Tick Problem From 'Citizen Scientists'

A couple of ecologists turned to citizen science in hopes of learning more about ticks and tick-borne diseases. Amazingly, the public showed up and provided valuable data from thousands of ticks.

Jul 12, 2018 12:04 AM EDT

Coral Reefs Need Bird Poop, But Rat Infestations Threaten Seabird Population

Kill the rats in order to save the reefs? Rats have been decimating seabird populations for a long time and new research shows that this also has devastating consequences on the world's coral reef populations.

Jul 11, 2018 07:37 PM EDT

'First Giant' Dinosaur's Fossil Found In Argentina

The first giants have been unearthed. Scientists discover a new super-sized dinosaur species that walked the Earth millions of years earlier than other massive dinos.

Jul 08, 2018 10:16 PM EDT

Spiders Can Fly Thousands Of Miles By Harnessing Earth's Electric Fields, Research Finds

Spiders can fly — with a little help from the planet's electric fields, of course. A new study reveals that the Earth's electric circuit triggers ballooning behavior from these eight-legged creatures.

Jul 06, 2018 01:22 AM EDT

European Colonization Killed America’s First Dogs, But A Contagious Cancer Survives

Dogs and humans go way back. The first dogs in the Americas were found to originate from Siberia, traveling to the Americas with humans until Europeans wiped them out. Now, only traces of their genes remain in a contagious tumor.

Jun 29, 2018 08:38 PM EDT

Otter Bites Woman, Gets Killed By Authorities In Maine

Steer clear of otters because no matter how cute they may appear, things could turn violent in an instant. In Maine, police officers had to fatally shoot a river otter who bit an unsuspecting woman by the beach.

Jun 29, 2018 07:40 PM EDT

95-Year-Old Maine Man Kills Rabid Fox With Wooden Plank

An elderly man emerged the victor in a potentially deadly tussle with a rabid fox in Brunswick, Maine last Monday, June 25. The 95-year-old used a wooden plank to beat the animal to death.

Jun 20, 2018 10:17 PM EDT

New Species Of Ancient Sea Creature Discovered And Named After President Obama

A newly discovered fossilized sea animal who lived millions of years ago just received an unusual honor by being named after President Barack Obama. Another was named after acclaimed naturalist David Attenborough.

Jun 18, 2018 12:39 AM EDT

Woman Chokes Rabid Bobcat To Death With Bare Hands

Bobcats tend to be shy and avoid humans, but these animals can be dangerous as evidenced by a recent attack of a rabid animal on a woman in Georgia. Fortunately, DeDe Phillips was able to strangle the bobcat to death.

Jun 14, 2018 11:21 PM EDT

Science Explains How These Spiders Can Fly

Spiders are already terrifying enough for some people — and even more so when they fly. In a new study, scientists observe their amazing ability to spin silk parachutes out of thin air to help them glide for hundreds of miles.

Jun 05, 2018 06:34 PM EDT

150-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton Gets Auctioned Off For Over $2 Million In Paris

The skeleton of a rare and new dinosaur species, estimated to be 150 million years old, was just sold to an anonymous art collector. The skeleton fetched for a hefty price of $2 million — but scientists aren't happy about it.

Jun 01, 2018 01:47 AM EDT

Mother Of All Lizards: World's Oldest Reptile Fossil Dates Back 240 Million Years

Paleontologists trace back the origins of all squamates, discovering that the line goes back even further than initially believed. The mother of lizards, it turns out, lived way back in the Permian period.

May 29, 2018 01:34 AM EDT

Cockroach Milk Tastes Like Cow's Milk And Packs More Nutrients: Meet The Next Superfood Trend

Go on, down a glass of milk. Cockroach milk, that is. Research says that the milk from the creepy crawlies are packed with nutritional benefits that should put it on top of every health buff's grocery list.

May 26, 2018 07:35 AM EDT

Seattle's Puget Sound Mussels Test Positive For Opiods

Mussels in the Puget Sound were found with traces of opioids in their system, indicating a high number of people in the area taking the drug. Other pharmaceuticals were also found including antibiotics, antidepressants, and other medication.

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A warmer Midwest could lead to a common bird being less common over the next century

Researchers Get Help With Tick Problem From 'Citizen Scientists'

Coral Reefs Need Bird Poop, But Rat Infestations Threaten Seabird Population

'First Giant' Dinosaur's Fossil Found In Argentina

Spiders Can Fly Thousands Of Miles By Harnessing Earth's Electric Fields, Research Finds

European Colonization Killed America’s First Dogs, But A Contagious Cancer Survives

Otter Bites Woman, Gets Killed By Authorities In Maine

95-Year-Old Maine Man Kills Rabid Fox With Wooden Plank

New Species Of Ancient Sea Creature Discovered And Named After President Obama

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Science Explains How These Spiders Can Fly

150-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton Gets Auctioned Off For Over $2 Million In Paris

Mother Of All Lizards: World's Oldest Reptile Fossil Dates Back 240 Million Years

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