New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits.
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AI Tool Reveals Climate Shifts May Have Fueled Bursts of Bird Evolution
University of Michigan researchers have used an AI tool to demonstrate that birds in the group Passeriformes evolved in rapid evolutionary bursts and that these bursts frequently coincided with climate shifts throughout Earth’s history.
UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen That Reduces White Cast
UCLA researchers have developed a mineral sunscreen formulation that significantly reduces the white, chalky cast that keeps many people from wearing sun protection daily.
How an Influx of Salt May Affect Microbial Ecosystems
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
Underwater Oxygen Loss Threatens Earth’s Stability, Researchers Warn
Scripps-led review calls for aquatic deoxygenation to be recognized as a critical planetary process under threat.
Coffee and Heart Health: How Many Cups of Caffeinated Coffee Are Safe to Drink Each Day?
Although the relationship between caffeine and cardiovascular health is complex, the latest research indicates consuming up to 5 cups of caffeinated coffee per day (up to 400 mg of caffeine/day) is safe for most adults and may be linked to cardiovascular health benefits in some individuals, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.




