Unlike other dolphins, the river dolphin of the Amazon can turn its head, which is something to brag about. The post
Dolphins Think They Belong in Rivers Now appeared first on
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Illumina, the world's largest DNA sequencer company, is incubating some new companies in an effort to broaden the base of genome research. The post
Illumina Would Like You to Sequence More DNA, Please appeared first on
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The US is considering a resumption of funding for the creation of human-animal chimeras. That’s good news for all of us
This is the story of the little fox that came back from oblivion, and the people who have dedicated their lives to protecting it at all costs. The post
The Adorable Island Fox Is Back—But Saving It Meant Going to War appeared first on
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Friend in need, friend indeed. The old adage might not extend to our best friends, dogs, which may be more focused on that bone on the floor than lending a paw
The agouti of Central and South America may be a rodent of unusual size, growing to two feet long, but don't even trip. The post
This Rodent of Unusual Size Will Not Assault You. I Promise appeared first on
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Epidemiologists work to prevent epidemics, but they also can’t study really epidemics without one happening. Mass gatherings like the Olympics are a learning opportunity. The post
If You Want to Study Disease, the Olympics Are Where to Be appeared first on
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The heat that builds in a manure pile kills harmful bacteria like E. coli, leaving nutrient-rich fertilizer free of pathogens. Or it erupts into fire. The post
Crap's Spontaneously Combusting in Upstate New York appeared first on
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May I introduce you to the sea pig, a bizarre type of sea cucumber with tentacles for a face and long clown balloons for feet. The post
The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet appeared first on
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This hard-core bird of prey doesn't soar and swoop on its victims---it prefers to kick them to death. The post
The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey appeared first on
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