Life Sciences and Biomedicine Archives

Shortfin Mako Shark under Threat

The shortfin mako shark is disappearing 10 times faster than previously thought. How are researchers trying to change this process?

Since the 1980s, Staghorn corals have suffered massive declines (up to 98 percent). How can we restore them? With coral restoration programs.

Biology Zoology

Researchers have found a new and unexpected way that humans are killing off bumblebees. By Emily Rhode Given the continued…

While the demand for almonds is growing worldwide, honeybee populations have been steadily declining. Are almond-growing fungicides to blame?

Are cities the ideal home for bees? European scientists found that urban bees can have surprisingly good pollination rates. By…

By Steven Spence @TheStevenSpence More Diverse Than Honeybees When we hear about bees most of us think of honeybees (Apis…

By Emily Rhode @riseandsci Three years after the Flint water crisis began, lead in drinking water continues to make headlines…

Scientists at The American Museum of Natural History explain why managing biodiversity is a key component in managing endangered species.…

Biology Health

Many pathogenic bacteria use “stealth siderophores” to steal iron from humans. Find out how scientists are stopping bacteria from stealing…

Biology Health

By Katherine Lindemann In light of growing concerns about antibiotic resistance, the search is on for alternatives to existing antibiotics.…