Life Sciences and Biomedicine Archives

Norwegian Sea Eagles

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Science Connectedbirds, nature, Norway, raptors

Scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla, these large raptors are commonly known as sea eagles or white-tailed eagles. By Steven Spence Two Names for One Eagle: Which Is Right? Scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla, these large raptors are commonly known as sea eagles or white-tailed eagles. “Sea eagle” is an accurate translation of the genus name, Haliaeetus, while “white-tailed” is accurate for the species name, albicilla. Since I photographed these birds in Norway, I shall refer to them as sea eagles, which is what the locals called them (Norwegian: Havørn). Where…

Health

Epigenetics of offspring influenced by parents’ diets

August 3, 2021August 2, 2021 Science Connectedgenetics

What parents eat impact their children. The diets of parents affect how their children’s genes work in a process called epigenetics.

Environment New Technologies

Touchscreen Tech Can Sense Tainted Water

August 2, 2021July 27, 2021 Science Connectedpublic health, smartphone, technology, water pollution

The touchscreen on your smartphone now has a new use that can save lives: It can detect toxic elements in a water supply.

Health Zoology

Hotspots of Bat-Human Virus Transmission

July 28, 2021July 29, 2021 Science Connectedanimals, bats, disease

Covid-19 is not the first pandemic to strike humanity, and it won’t be the last. Scientists are investigating bat-human virus transmission.

Ecology Zoology

Fight the Bat Killing Fungus

July 27, 2021July 26, 2021 Science Connectedanimals, bats, white nose syndrome

A terrifying bat-killing fungus is tearing through North American bat populations—and scientists have finally found a way to fight back.

COVID-19 Health Opinions and Editorials

Colleges need vaccine mandates

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, vaccines

H. Holdent Thorp, Editor-in-Chief of AAAS Science journals explains why college communities will benefit from vaccine mandates in the school year to come.