Beautiful And Talented: Examining Mating Signal Complexity In Birds-Of-Paradise
The birds-of-paradise are a charismatic, colorful family of birds found primarily on the island of New Guinea. The elaborate plumage of many species from this…
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Biochemical Parameters Allow The Identification Of Tolerant Genotypes Of Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) To Drought And Heat Stress
Arid and semi-arid ecosystems occupy vast regions in many countries in the world. In these regions, edaphic and climatic conditions impose important restrictions on agriculture….
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Earthquakes And The Strength Of The Crust In Taiwan
The strength of the crust plays a critical role in controlling the size and recurrence time of earthquakes, as well as the evolution of plate…
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Rare Earth Elements From Manganese Oxide-Rich Sediments: Some New Evidence Of Extraction And Separation
As I wrote in one of my previous articles, the industry is becoming more and more demanding of many metals. The perceived supply risk for…
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Studying A Recent, Rapid Decline In Established Apple Trees
Apples are one of the most common and beloved fruits. From their center of origin in Central Asia, apples have spread and are cultivated in…
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Rapid Profiling Of Cyanobacterial Communities
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a worldwide phenomenon, which have been a cause of concern in aquatic ecosystems since the early 1600s. HABs have massive…
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An Invader In The Galapagos: When History And Genetics Merge
The study of genetics deals with a broad range of topics, from the molecules responsible for heredity to the adaptation and evolution of organisms. Within…
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Functional Divergence, An Overlooked Factor To Consider In Conservation
Our entrance into a period of decline in biodiversity is largely recognized, and there is an urgent need to invest more in conservation policies. Because…
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A Brown Alga That Controls Stress To Keep Its Shape
To maintain its shape and grow, a cell needs strength. While animals, whose cells are “bare,” rely mainly on their cytoskeleton, organisms like fungi, plants,…
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Wood Spirit, An Alert Signal For Plants Under Attack
There is a plant-protecting spirit blowing through the air. If you breathe in carefully now you will smell… wood spirit! Long believed to be a…
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Biases In Wildlife And Conservation Research
We all have a fascination for large and charismatic animals and normally grow up having a poster of tigers or bears on our wall. Large…
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