Bird Poop Reveals Wetland Health and Pollution
Scientists discovered that analyzing the droppings of waterbirds can tell us a lot about whether a wetland is healthy or polluted. Researchers studied five …
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How Common Medicines Stress Out Aquatic Plants
Scientists discovered that common medications like antibiotics and pain relievers that end up in rivers and lakes actually stress out aquatic plants, causing …
Read MoreHow Human Food Scraps Change Wild Animal Behavior
When wild animals find human food—like trash, leftover picnics, or food near homes—it changes how they interact with each other in surprising ways. Researchers …
Read MoreNew Database Reveals How Often Predators Actually Find Food
Scientists have created a massive database called FracFeed that tracks how often predators have empty stomachs versus full ones. By collecting information from …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Pieces Are Harming Bugs and Insects Worldwide
Scientists have discovered that tiny plastic particles called microplastics are building up inside insects and other arthropods (like crustaceans and spiders) …
Read MoreHow Algae and Bacteria Team Up to Survive Antibiotics
Scientists discovered something surprising: when algae and bacteria live together, they can actually grow better when exposed to certain antibiotics—even …
Read MoreWhat Do Irish Bats Really Eat? Scientists Discover Two Different Hunting Styles
Scientists in Ireland spent three years studying what two common bat species eat by analyzing their droppings. They found that Brown long-eared bats are …
Read MoreWhy Bigger Insects Eat More Plastic (And Why That Matters)
Scientists studied how crickets interact with tiny plastic particles called microplastics as they grow. They discovered that crickets don't avoid eating …
Read MoreHow Tiny Water Animals Need Calcium to Grow, Just Like Humans
Scientists studied tiny water creatures called Daphnia to understand how they need calcium, carbon, and phosphorus to grow properly. They created a computer …
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