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Three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits, or seeds for use as human food depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. Agricultural Practices, Agricultural Land, How To Help Bees, Convention On Biological Diversity, Forest Ecosystem, Wild Bees, Bee Colony, Land Use, Human Activity
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Three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits, or seeds for use as human food depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators.
Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health - Washington Post Mental Health Benefits, Benefits Of Exercise, Good Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Brain Health, Merlin Bird, Green Scenery, Bird Migration, Birder
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Fossils reveal butterfly 'tree of life' and origins | CNN Butterfly Family, Butterfly Tree, Monarch Butterfly, Tree Of Life Evolution, Lacewing, Butterfly Species, Western Asia, Largest Butterfly, New Environment
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Every spring & fall billions of birds fly thousands of miles to reach their breeding & wintering grounds, yet some of the most basic details of these astonishing avian pilgrimages remain murky. In two studies published today in Movement Ecology, Nathan Cooper, research ecologist for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, & co-authors reveal new information about when migratory songbirds begin their long-distance journeys. #ornithology Veterinary Research, Global Weather, Save Wildlife, Wind Direction, Night Flight, Georgetown University, Meteorologist, Nature Study, Tracking System
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Every spring & fall billions of birds fly thousands of miles to reach their breeding & wintering grounds, yet some of the most basic details of these astonishing avian pilgrimages remain murky. In two studies published today in Movement Ecology, Nathan Cooper, research ecologist for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, & co-authors reveal new information about when migratory songbirds begin their long-distance journeys. #ornithology
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A new genus of butterfly, with dark, eye-like spots on its distinctive orange wings, has been named after Sauron, the arch-villain of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic “The Lord of the Rings.” The Saurona butterflies are part of a group called Euptychiina. Found in the southwestern Amazon rainforest, two species have been identified in the new genus — Saurona triangula & Saurona aurigera — but there are most likely more. #entomology #lepidopterology Fellowship Of The Ring, Lord Of The Rings, Unusual Names, Climate Change Effects, Amazon Rainforest
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A new genus of butterfly, with dark, eye-like spots on its distinctive orange wings, has been named after Sauron, the arch-villain of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic “The Lord of the Rings.” The Saurona butterflies are part of a group called Euptychiina. Found in the southwestern Amazon rainforest, two species have been identified in the new genus — Saurona triangula & Saurona aurigera — but there are most likely more. #entomology #lepidopterology
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Scientists estimate Earth is home to as many as 6.28 million types of fungi. Yet only about 150,000 species have been described, although thousands more have already been discovered. It's partly a problem of bureaucracy — the field of mycology's naming rules don’t account for fungi discovered with DNA sequencing instead of being observed visually or grown in the lab. Toenail Fungus Remedies, Toenail Fungus Treatment, Candida Cleanse, Candida Diet, What Is Fungi, Candida Yeast Infection, Types Of Fungi, Toe Fungus, Arrows
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Scientists estimate Earth is home to as many as 6.28 million types of fungi. Yet only about 150,000 species have been described, although thousands more have already been discovered. It's partly a problem of bureaucracy — the field of mycology's naming rules don’t account for fungi discovered with DNA sequencing instead of being observed visually or grown in the lab.
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The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings & flight characteristics. Some interbreed & hybridize, making identication difficult. #entomology #lepidopterology White Butterfly, Dog Eyes, Dog Face, Sulphur, Entomology, Pink Ring, Black Spot
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The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings & flight characteristics. Some interbreed & hybridize, making identication difficult. #entomology #lepidopterology
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'Mind-control' parasites make wolves likelier to be pack leader | CNN Yellowstone National Park, National Parks, Mountain Ecosystem, Tiger Habitat, University Of Montana, Sumatran Tiger, Megafauna, Pack Leader, Apex Predator
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'Mind-control' parasites make wolves likelier to be pack leader | CNN
See how bumblebees solve a puzzle by watching other bumblebees Queen Mary University, Live Tv, Solving, Puzzle, Puzzles, Natural History, Puzzle Games, Riddles
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Bumblebees' puzzle-solving powers suggest a capacity for animal culture : NPR Ethologist, Social Insects, Stingless Bees, University In England, Bee Suit, Puzzle Solving, Invertebrates, Primates
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Linnaeus’ International Code of Botanical Nomenclature dictates that a plant name start with a capitalized genus, followed by a lower-case species, then either a variety (if naturally occurring), cultivar (if created by a breeder) or hybrid name (if it’s a cross between two plants, indicted by an “x”). The code is regulated by the International Botanical Congress, which convenes every six years since 1900 to evaluate & decide on naming issues raised by new genetic research & scientific findings. Buy Plants, Garden Plants, Gloriosa Daisy, Hydrangea Arborescens, Linnaeus, Liatris, Plant Finder, Plant Identification, Viburnum
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Linnaeus’ International Code of Botanical Nomenclature dictates that a plant name start with a capitalized genus, followed by a lower-case species, then either a variety (if naturally occurring), cultivar (if created by a breeder) or hybrid name (if it’s a cross between two plants, indicted by an “x”). The code is regulated by the International Botanical Congress, which convenes every six years since 1900 to evaluate & decide on naming issues raised by new genetic research & scientific findings.
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Giant flying bug found at Arkansas Walmart turns out to be "super-rare" Jurassic-era insect - CBS News Mississippi, Insect Identification, Walmart, Insect Species, Historia Natural, Ozark Mountains, America Do Norte, Recent Discoveries
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Giant flying bug found at Arkansas Walmart turns out to be "super-rare" Jurassic-era insect - CBS News
The Ants, the Bees, and the Blind Spots of the Human Mind: How Entomologist Charles Henry Turner Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Evolution of Intelligence and Emotion – The Marginalian Charles Turner, Charles Henry, Edmonia Lewis, Memory Pictures, Entomologist, Civil Rights Leaders, Personal Library, First Humans
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The Ants, the Bees, and the Blind Spots of the Human Mind: How Entomologist Charles Henry Turner Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Evolution of Intelligence and Emotion – The Marginalian
With a finch and a fish, this scientist has changed our understanding of the tree of life | CNN Adaptive Radiation, Darwin's Theory Of Evolution, Darwin Theory, Thought Experiment, University Of British Columbia, Natural Selection, Academy Of Sciences, Galapagos Islands
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With a finch and a fish, this scientist has changed our understanding of the tree of life | CNN
In 2017 plague struck black-tailed prairie dogs in the Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wyoming. A study in the journal Ecological Applications follows the fates of not only the prairie dogs but also the land they lived on & the many animals their deaths affected. The area’s vegetation & its animals — including carnivores such as badgers, foxes & coyotes; deer & elk; & 80 species of birds — were all impacted. The prairie dogs play a critical role for vegetation & wildlife within their habitats. Dog Died, Carnivores, The Washington Post, Plague, Bird Species, Global Warming, Wyoming, Ecology
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In 2017 plague struck black-tailed prairie dogs in the Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wyoming. A study in the journal Ecological Applications follows the fates of not only the prairie dogs but also the land they lived on & the many animals their deaths affected. The area’s vegetation & its animals — including carnivores such as badgers, foxes & coyotes; deer & elk; & 80 species of birds — were all impacted. The prairie dogs play a critical role for vegetation & wildlife within their habitats.
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Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city | AP News Reptiles, Lizards, Living In Puerto Rico, Frog Species, Young Animal, Limb, Genetics, Survival, Forest
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Interesting article by the Washington Post about just how crowded our sky is becoming. Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to launch 30,000 internet satellites, possibly reaching this number before 2050. OneWeb & Amazon’s Project Kuiper are vying for similar fleets. By some estimates, the combined satellites may number over 100,000 by 2030. The impact of so many objects will affect other scientific fields as well. #astronomy Ion Thruster, Elon Musk Companies, Federal Budget, Internet Providers, Earth Orbit, Space Race, Spacex
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Interesting article by the Washington Post about just how crowded our sky is becoming. Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to launch 30,000 internet satellites, possibly reaching this number before 2050. OneWeb & Amazon’s Project Kuiper are vying for similar fleets. By some estimates, the combined satellites may number over 100,000 by 2030. The impact of so many objects will affect other scientific fields as well. #astronomy
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Opinion | Falling a Little Bit in Love With the Dark - The New York Times Ny Times, The New York Times, Growing Pumpkins, The Longest Night, Play Yard, Best Pumpkin, Wild Creatures, Wildlife Sanctuary, Forest Fire
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An App for Naturalists Offers a Shared Sense of Reality - The New York Times Ml Algorithms, Network Monitor, California Academy Of Sciences, Identify Plant, Slime Mould, National Geographic Society, Sea Slug, Us Foods
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Scientists are unearthing a quiet truth about the woods: Where trees grow, or don’t, depends in part on the quirky decisions of small seed-dispersing mammals. In a 2019 study in Ecology Letters, described as a “proof of concept,” the researchers showed that the personalities of small mammals influence their choice of seeds. Many other factors subtly influence the animals' decisions, therefore affecting the long-term future of the trees & forests as a whole. Study Site, Study Help, Funny Photoshop Pictures, Seed Dispersal, Capybara, Tree Forest, Growing Tree, Losing A Pet, Rodents
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Scientists are unearthing a quiet truth about the woods: Where trees grow, or don’t, depends in part on the quirky decisions of small seed-dispersing mammals. In a 2019 study in Ecology Letters, described as a “proof of concept,” the researchers showed that the personalities of small mammals influence their choice of seeds. Many other factors subtly influence the animals' decisions, therefore affecting the long-term future of the trees & forests as a whole.
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'Petrichor' is that pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies a storm’s first raindrops. Rain itself has no scent; the smell actually comes from the moistening of the ground, a combination of fragrant chemical compounds. Some are from oils made by plants. The main contributor to petrichor are actinobacteria. A byproduct of their activity is an organic compound called geosmin, which becomes aerosolized when raindrops hit the ground, which contributes to the petrichor scent. #meteorology Smell Of Rain, Ras Al Khaimah, Earthy Scent, Marine Environment, Summer Rain, Rain Fall, Disaster Preparedness, Tornado Preparedness, Garden Soil
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'Petrichor' is that pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies a storm’s first raindrops. Rain itself has no scent; the smell actually comes from the moistening of the ground, a combination of fragrant chemical compounds. Some are from oils made by plants. The main contributor to petrichor are actinobacteria. A byproduct of their activity is an organic compound called geosmin, which becomes aerosolized when raindrops hit the ground, which contributes to the petrichor scent. #meteorology
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The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings, & flight characteristics. Plus some interbreed & hybridize which makes identication even more challenging. #entomology
The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings, & flight characteristics. Plus some interbreed & hybridize which makes identication even more challenging. #entomology
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If bumblebees can play, does it mean they have feelings? This study suggests yes : NPR Behavioural Ecology, Bee Do, Matter Science, Cognitive Science, Phd Student, Creature Feature, Unnatural
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Scientists wanted to learn whether bees, like humans and other mammals, had any interest in playing for fun's sake. They say they have evidence that bees do, and that could change how we view insects. Body Of Evidence, Science Articles, Animal Facts, Natural Wonders, Scientists, Sake
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Scientists wanted to learn whether bees, like humans and other mammals, had any interest in playing for fun's sake. They say they have evidence that bees do, and that could change how we view insects.