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Evolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
May 29, 2020 | 21:12 pmA team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells.
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CBD improves arthritis symptoms in dogs
May 28, 2020 | 21:06 pmThis study shows that in dogs diagnosed with arthritis, CBD treatment significantly improved quality of life as documented by both owner and veterinarian assessments.
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Reintroduction of wolves tied to return of tall willows in Yellowstone National Park
May 28, 2020 | 21:05 pmThe reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park is tied to the recovery of tall willows in the park, according to a new study.
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New Zealand blue whale distribution patterns tied to ocean conditions, prey availability
May 28, 2020 | 21:05 pmThe researchers who recently discovered a population of blue whales in New Zealand are learning more about the links between the whales, their prey and ocean conditions that are changing as the planet warms.
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Sea snakes have been adapting to see underwater for 15 million years
May 28, 2020 | 16:58 pmA study has for the first time provided evidence of where, when and how frequently species have adapted their ability to see in color.
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Fishing less could be a win for both lobstermen and endangered whales
May 27, 2020 | 17:33 pmA new study found that New England's historic lobster fishery may turn a higher profit by operating with less gear in the water and a shorter season.
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Scientists reveal new fundamental principles governing diving in animals
May 27, 2020 | 01:35 amAn international team of scientists has examined how metabolic constraints govern the diving performance of air-breathing aquatic species, all of which have evolved to maximise the amount of time they can spend underwater.
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Chimpanzees help trace the evolution of human speech back to ancient ancestors
May 27, 2020 | 01:35 amOne of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication.
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Similar to humans, chimpanzees develop slowly
May 26, 2020 | 19:53 pmResearchers have systematically investigated developmental milestones in wild chimpanzees of the Taï National Park (Ivory Coast) and found that they develop slowly, requiring more than five years to reach key motor, communication and social milestones. This timeframe is similar to[…]
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Rarely heard narwhal vocalizations
May 26, 2020 | 17:40 pmWith the help of Inuit hunters, geophysicists recently recorded the various calls, buzzes, clicks and whistles of narwhals as they summered in a Greenland fjord. The recordings help scientists better understand the soundscape of Arctic glacial fjords and provide valuable[…]
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