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Ecologically- and economically-rich coral reefs occur in very specific places on our planet.
New species finds include a succulent plant, worms and crustaceans near a hydrothermal vent and desert bees.
How can we effectively communicate the urgency around plastic pollution in the ocean to effect change?
Slave-making ants alter the genetics and behavior of their slaves.
Many new species discoveries: a jumping spider, a pit viper, an orchid, and a sponge made of glass!
Scientists have found antibodies in bee semen that protect the bees from fungus. Could it fight other parasites?
How does the Venus flytrap avoid closing its trap on non-food items? It counts.
Academy scientists discovered dozens of new species last year, trying to understand more about the tree of life.
What are some of the evolutionary benefits to being able to read another species' emotions?
A new study shows that protected areas, such as national parks, are doing their job saving wildlife.
Coral reef ecosystems, one of our most critical habitats on Earth, have been in the research news lately. Why?
Our first post of 2016 offers new frogs from Madagascar, beetles from South Africa, and fish from Australia.