Some of the world’s largest, most spectacular and unheralded mammals are silently slipping away, due to more than disease and habitat fragmentation, deforestation or wildlife trade.
Scientists Lament ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Effect on World’s Rare Wildlife
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Extinct Camelids Reveal Insights About North America’s Ancient Savannas
A new study looking at extinct camelids - ancestors of today’s camels and llamas - tells the story of North America’s ancient savannas and highlights how past climatic and environmental conditions influenced the composition of mammalian faunas.
Review: A Good Vitamin D Status Can Protect Against Cancer
A good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several cancers, according to a new research review.
Will Lockdown Loneliness Make Us Loners?
Over the past few months at least half of the world’s population has been affected by some form of lockdown due to COVID-19, and many of us are experiencing the impact of social isolation.
HKUST Scientists Develop World's First Spherical Artificial Eye with 3D Retina
An international team led by scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently developed the world’s first 3D artificial eye with capabilities better than existing bionic eyes and in some cases, even exceed those of the human eyes, bringing vision to humanoid robots and new hope to patients with visual impairment.
Beavers Are Diverse Forest Landscapers
Beavers are ecosystem engineers that cut down trees to build dams, eventually causing floods.
