Aerial migration is the fastest, yet most energetically demanding way of seasonal movements between habitats.
Batmobile with Cruise Control: Bats Migrate at the Most Energy-Efficient Flying Speed for Maximum Range
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University of Guelph Researchers Uncover Why Environmental Cues Make Drug Addiction Extra Hard to Beat
It’s known environmental cues can be strong triggers for those trying to kick a drug habit because those cues activate the brain’s emotional and stimulus-response systems.
Packaging Insecticides in Tiny Capsules May Make Them More Toxic
Encasing insecticides in microscopic plastic capsules – a common formulation for many pest sprays on the market – could lead to unintended consequences, according to a new study from Oregon State University.
Human Settlements and Rainfall Affect Giraffe Home Ranges
Giraffes that live close to densely populated towns have larger home ranges than giraffes that live far from towns, according to a new study by an international team of wildlife researchers from the University of Zürich, Penn State, and the Wild Nature Institute.
How Listening to Music “Significantly Impairs” Creativity
The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect.
Ice-Free Arctic Summers Could Happen on Earlier Side of Predictions
The Arctic Ocean could become ice-free in the summer in the next 20 years due to a natural, long-term warming phase in the tropical Pacific that adds to human-caused warming, according to a new study.
