Green Sea Turtles Have Been Saved From Extinction
Green sea turtles are off the endangered species list.
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This tiny butterfly has the most chromosomes of any animal on Earth
Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ways. This discovery sheds light on evolution, conservation, and even cancer research.
DNA from the deep reveals a hidden ocean “superhighway”
A world-first study led by Museums Victoria Research Institute has revealed that beneath the cold, dark, pressurised world of the deep sea, marine life is far more globally connected than previously imagined.
How A Tiny Toad Could Upend a US Geothermal Project
The only place in the world where the species is found is on 760 acres of wetlands about 100 miles east of Reno, Nevada, near a renewable energy project.
Bee Disease Spreading Via Flowers
One in 11 flowers carries disease-causing parasites known to contribute to bee declines, according to a new study that identifies how flowers act as hubs for transmitting diseases to bees and other pollinators.