Global warming is already very tough for animals in the wild, but it may be toughest for creatures like fish, whose body temperatures are controlled by the water temperatures around them.
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New Computer Language Helps Spot Hidden Pollutants
UC Riverside tool empowers scientists, accelerates discovery.
Butterflies Hover Differently From Other Flying Organisms, Thanks to Body Pitch
A butterfly’s center of mass while hovering may look random and jagged, but it’s key to counteracting gravity, potentially inspiring micro aerial vehicles.
Flamingos Create Water Tornados to Trap Their Prey
Stomp dancing, head jerking, chattering and skimming generate whorls and eddies that funnel brine shrimp and small animals into the birds’ mouths.
Eldercare Robot Helps People Sit and Stand, and Catches Them if They Fall
The new design could assist the elderly as they age in place at home.
A Smoky Start to Saskatchewan’s Fire Season
Wildland fires usually begin to appear in Saskatchewan in April and May as snow melts and landscapes dry out.