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How bat genomes provide insights into immunity and cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic cast a bright spotlight on the habits of bats. Over the years, researchers have unearthed significant insights by sequencing the genomes of many bat species.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Bedbug hysteria brings with it a new set of dirty linen

Small biting creatures that share our beds have created a raft of horror stories - but what really lies beneath the torrid tales?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Paintbrush swift butterfly is photographed for the first time in Himachal Pradesh

For the first time, Paintbrush Swift butterfly sighted in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. Discovered in 1878, species was photographed and documented during 'Wild Bhattiyat Project' initiated by Forest Department.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Speeding boats push critically endangered whales closer to extinction

North Atlantic right whales are being killed in collisions with vessels that are flouting go-slow zones in US waters, report warns

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Mystery as half-eaten great white shark washes up on beach

Orcas are ‘picky eaters’ known to attack fellow apex predators to devour their livers, experts say

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Young crown-of-thorns starfish can survive heatwaves. That's yet more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef

You might not realise it, but the infamous crown-of-thorns starfish is native to coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific – including the Great Barrier Reef. When they’re fully grown, these large, thorn-covered starfish dine on hard coral polyps.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023

Climate change is starving seals

Krill populations are plummeting due to warming waters, which leaves fur seals without meals

Salon · Oct 18, 2023

Warming climate gives reef devouring starfish a leg up

Scientists have more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef - baby crown-of-thorns starfish are very good at dealing with the heat climate change is dishing out.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Evidence of climate change impact on ocean, Antarctica

Climate change has impacted the ecosystem and species of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, a five-year study by 200 scientists shows.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Urgent Action Needed To Save World’s Largest Frog Species

Endangered mountain chicken frog nears extinction with only 21 remaining in the wild

Zenger · Oct 17, 2023