Life Sciences and Biomedicine Archives

Sea Turtle Conservation Dives Into the “Lost Years”

More data on the activity patterns of newly hatched sea turtles in the water may be crucial for sea turtle conservation efforts.

Cutting boards can serve as reservoirs for bacterial transfer when not adequately sanitized, leading to foodborne illnesses.

A study of personal care and cleaning products found that most contain undisclosed chemicals, or chemicals that are not listed on the label.

Ecology Zoology

Meet the pollinators! These are the birds, bees, and more that handle pollination so that we can enjoy the fruits of their labors.

Giant ground sloths are extinct now, but scientists uncover what environmental factors helped them evolve in the first place.

Health

Is your “fight or flight” response doing more harm than good? Uncovering a startling link between chronic stress and autoimmune conditions.

Are you wondering if the well-known mosquito eaters actually eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to this question and more.

An intense wildfire can produce its own weather, potentially causing thunderstorms and even “firenadoes.” Read on to learn how.

Plastic degrades in the sun in lab experiments but not in real life, so what makes fresh water and salt water different?

Health

Hydrogels made from Jelly Fig plants and other natural components shown to improve diabetic wound healing.