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Feb 22, 2013 06:36 AM EST

Bumblebees Detect Flowers' Electric Fields: Study

Scientists have discovered that bumblebees can sense the electric signals of flowers.

Feb 22, 2013 05:20 AM EST

Giant Goldfish may Affect Lake Tahoe's Ecosystem, Researchers Warn

Goldfish are invading Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, amid concerns that the invasive species may affect the lake's ecosystem.

Feb 21, 2013 10:04 AM EST

Exposure to Deet Makes Some Mosquitoes Less Sensitive to Repellent

A new study reveals that some mosquitoes become less sensitive to the repellent Deet after first exposure.

Feb 21, 2013 09:58 AM EST

Switzerland's Only Recorded Bear Killed by Gamekeepers

Switzerland's only recorded bear was shot dead by gamekeepers as it posed a major threat to humans, officials said Wednesday.

Feb 21, 2013 09:48 AM EST

Low-Pitch Songs Indicate Body Size of Male Fairy-Wren Birds

A new study finds that the pitch of a song indicates body size in song birds.

Feb 21, 2013 06:54 AM EST

New Study Sheds Light on Migratory Behavior of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

A new study on oceanic whitetip sharks finds that the endangered species regularly crosses international boundaries.

Feb 21, 2013 06:38 AM EST

Scientists Identify Brain Chemicals Behind Seals' Ability to Sleep With Half a Brain

Scientists identify brain chemicals that allow a seal's brain to remain half awake and asleep.

Feb 20, 2013 11:14 AM EST

Threatened Acacia Trees Crucial to Preserve Rare Bat Species in Israel

A new study signifies the importance of preserving the threatened acacia trees in order to protect the rare insectivorous bats in Israel.

Feb 20, 2013 10:45 AM EST

Rock Hyrax Urine Helps Track Climate Change History

A team of researchers is analyzing layers of urine deposited by rock hyrax to trace past climate changes in South Africa.

Feb 20, 2013 10:38 AM EST

Super-Pod of Dolphins Spotted off California Coast

A mega-pod of dolphins spanning across 7 miles of ocean was spotted off the coast of San Diego.

Feb 20, 2013 08:27 AM EST

New Species of Scorpion Discovered near Tucson, Arizona

A new species of scorpion has been discovered in the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona.

Feb 20, 2013 06:53 AM EST

Male Rat Pups have Higher Levels of Language Protein than Females

Male rat pups have more of a specific brain protein linked with communication than females, according to a new study.

Feb 19, 2013 07:05 AM EST

Removal of Predators Leads to Carbon Emission Rise: Study

Removal of predators at the top of the food chain causes a significant rise in carbon emissions, says a new study.

Feb 19, 2013 05:14 AM EST

Seals Use Whiskers to Judge Object Size

Seals use their whiskers to judge the size of an object, suggests a new study.

Feb 19, 2013 03:00 AM EST

Living Organisms Need AntiFreeze Proteins to Survive in Cold

A new study shows how living organisms use natural antifreeze proteins to survive in the cold.

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Bumblebees Detect Flowers' Electric Fields: Study

Giant Goldfish may Affect Lake Tahoe's Ecosystem, Researchers Warn

Exposure to Deet Makes Some Mosquitoes Less Sensitive to Repellent

Switzerland's Only Recorded Bear Killed by Gamekeepers

Low-Pitch Songs Indicate Body Size of Male Fairy-Wren Birds

New Study Sheds Light on Migratory Behavior of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

Scientists Identify Brain Chemicals Behind Seals' Ability to Sleep With Half a Brain

Threatened Acacia Trees Crucial to Preserve Rare Bat Species in Israel

Rock Hyrax Urine Helps Track Climate Change History

Super-Pod of Dolphins Spotted off California Coast

New Species of Scorpion Discovered near Tucson, Arizona

Male Rat Pups have Higher Levels of Language Protein than Females

Removal of Predators Leads to Carbon Emission Rise: Study

Seals Use Whiskers to Judge Object Size

Living Organisms Need AntiFreeze Proteins to Survive in Cold

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