Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ...

Jan. 2, 2025 — Birds are the undisputed champions of epic travel -- but they are not the only long-haul fliers. A handful of bats are known to travel thousands of kilometers in continental ...

Droughts are a serious consequence of climate change, devastating ecosystems, along with the organisms and communities who ...

These hen eggs are also rarely fertilized, unless the rooster has crossed paths with the hen in the barnyard. The ginkgo is indeed a strange bird, as it is somewhat oviparous! Fertilization closer to ...

Most birds, and by that we mean 97 percent of all species, don’t have external genitalia and instead have what’s known as a cloaca (as did dinosaurs ). Seen in birds, reptiles, amphibians, some fish, ...

Artificial intelligence might be able to boost the success rates of in vitro fertilization among hopeful families.

Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds, play a crucial role in fertilizing plants, ensuring the production of ...

Tami Gingrich offers insight into a unique winter birding opportunity in Geauga County where horned larks flock to manure ...

The woolly mammoth has been extinct for thousands of years, but Colossal Biosciences is pursuing technology that could help ...

The first case of the H5N1 virus, known as bird flu, in the U.S. was reported earlier this month after a patient had been exposed to sick and dead birds. The case was confirmed on December 13 ...

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official. By Sara Ruberg The bald eagle received ...

The spread of the bird flu among humans and other mammals in the United States has sparked some concern among public health experts in recent weeks, though U.S. officials say the risk it currently ...