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Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine

pink sea fan coral Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022July 30, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs

Coral reefs are in trouble around the world with one possible exception. This coral species appears to be making the best of a bad situation.

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Chemistry on EH Science Archaeology Biology Neuroscience 

Can You Smell Handshakes?

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 Science Connectedbehavior, neurobiology, smell

Why do people shake hands? A Weizmann Institute study suggests one of the reasons for handshakes may be to discretely sniff each other.

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garden Biodiversity and Conservation Botany Ecology Zoology 

Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Science Connectedbees, garden, pollinators

Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.

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lavender Botany 

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Science Connectedagriculture, evolution

The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.

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Ecology New Technologies 

Battling Invasive Species with Virtual Ecology

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Science Connectedinvasive species

New research from Tokyo Metropolitan University provides a sliver of hope when it comes to keeping invasive species at bay with simulations.

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Hummingbird Citizen Science Ornithology SciStarter Blog 

Citizen Science Projects for the Birds

May 9, 2022May 11, 2022 Science Connectedbirds, citizen science projects

These five citizen science projects invite you to discover birds in your area. Help scientists collect data and protect bird habitats.

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A female great spotted woodpecker, photographed in Germany, April 2015 Biodiversity and Conservation Ornithology There Be Dragons Everywhere 

Drumming with the Great Spotted Woodpecker

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Science Connectedbirds, wildlife photography

Meet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included.

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Bee Friendly Garden Biodiversity and Conservation Environment Zoology 

Urban Gardens a Haven for Pollinators

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Science Connectedbees, insects, pollinators, urban gardening

Insect-friendly urban gardens show great promise to be havens for bees and other pollinators, securing their future and allowing them to thrive.

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Brain Circuits Map out Depression and Anxiety Neuroscience 

Brain Circuits Map out Depression and Anxiety

April 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Science Connectedanxiety, brains, depression, neurons

Researchers are studying the brain circuits affected by depression and anxiety, opening the way for more effective treatments.

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Biology Zoology 

Why Are Eggshells So Strong?

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Science Connectedbirds, chickens, nanostructure

For millions of years, birds have been evolving to make the perfect eggshell. But how are eggshells so strong, and yet still breakable?

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Spotlight: Environment

Many fishes swimming above corals. Photo credit: NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection, Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.; NOAA/OAR/OER Biodiversity and Conservation Climate Change Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Can Coral Reefs Escape to the Deep?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Science Connectedclimate change, coral reefs, marine life, ocean
Many of the harms done by climate change and overfishing are worst near the surface. Could coral reefs relocate deeper to...
Underwater Gardening: Coral Reefs and Aquaculture Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

Coral Reefs Versus Climate Change

July 25, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs
Are you wondering how climate change is impacting coral reefs around the world? This roundup of articles will answer your questions.
Smoke plume from the Riverside Fire on Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, in September 2020

Severe Wildfires Rare, but Normal, for Cascades

July 11, 2022July 6, 2022 Science Connected
Pikas spend the summer gathering grasses and wildflowers to store for winter food. When summer temperatures are too high, the pikas can’t forage. (Photo by Chris Ray)

Climate Change Threatens California Pikas

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas
pink sea fan coral

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022July 30, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs
Bee Friendly Garden

Urban Gardens a Haven for Pollinators

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Science Connectedbees, insects, pollinators, urban gardening
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