Birds come in an astounding array of shapes and colours. But it’s their physical prowess—like a bald eagle’s incredible ability to soar—that captivates human imagination.
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Mandatory Water Meters Supported By Most Metro Vancouver Councillors
Although only a few households in Metro Vancouver have a water meter, the political will for mandatory metering is strong, new survey results suggest.
Harvesting Genes to Improve Watermelons
When many people think of watermelon, they likely think of Citrullus lanatus, the cultivated watermelon with sweet, juicy red fruit enjoyed around the world as a dessert.
Best of Frenemies: Unexpected Role of Social Networks in Ecology
Social networking, even between competing species, plays a much bigger role in ecology than anyone previously thought, according to three biologists at the University of California, Davis.
Live-In Bacteria Protect Plants Against Infections
Micro-organisms living inside plant roots team up to boost the plant’s growth and tolerance to stress.
Liver Cancer Deaths Climb by Around 50% in the Last Decade
Liver cancer death rates have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to the latest calculations* by Cancer Research UK.