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Two New Species of Rare Succulents Found in Mexico Named by UCSC Botanist

A retired staff botanist at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden studied the rare plants found on an island off the coast of Baja California and identified two new species of dudleya

Study Reveals Influence Of Krill Availability On Humpback Whale Pregnancies

Scientists found that red sea urchin populations are adapted to local environments, but some populations will suffer more than others as conditions change in the future

Vulnerability Of Red Sea Urchins To Climate Change Depends On Location

Scientists found that red sea urchin populations are adapted to local environments, but some populations will suffer more than others as conditions change in the future

Researchers Produce First-Ever Toolkit For RNA Sequencing Analysis Using A ‘Pantranscriptome’

Analyzing a person’s gene expression requires mapping their RNA landscape to a standard reference to gain insight into the degree to which genes are “turned on” and perform functions in the body.

Study Finds Active Galactic Nuclei Are Even More Powerful Than Thought

Powered by supermassive black holes swallowing matter in the centers of galaxies, active galactic nuclei are the most powerful compact steady sources of energy in the universe.

A Novel Waste Removal Factor Treats Brain Haemorrhage

University of Helsinki and Taiwanese researchers have found a new way to remove waste from the brain after haemorrhage.

Large Survey For Exotic Pet Owners Reveals Motivations And Concern For Conservation

When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys, or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and impact negatively the conservation of these species globally.

SARS-Cov-2 Unlikely To Cause Type 1 Diabetes

More children and adolescents than usual developed type 1 diabetes in Finland in the first 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recently completed study, the cause was not the novel coronavirus, but altered environmental factors.

Cats’ Non-Fearful And Sociable Personality As Well As A Clean Litterbox Appear To Decrease Litterbox Issues

Researchers at the University of Helsinki identified several links between various risk factors and feline litterbox issues.

Severe Diastasis Recti Can Be Treated With Surgery

After pregnancy, the separation of the straight abdominal muscle remains permanent in some women. Surgical treatment is recommended if the separation is wide and associated with back pain, body control difficulties or hernia.

The Giant Genome Of Faba Bean Has Been Revealed, Unlocking The Potential Of A Global Protein Crop

An international team of researchers has managed to read the whole genome of faba bean, and to put the new genome to immediate use, finding a key gene for seed size, an important food characteristic.

Busy Days At The Delivery Hospital May Affect Care – Quality Of Obstetric Care In Finland Remains High

A new study investigated the impact of busy days on the care provided by delivery hospitals.

Illinois, Michigan researchers show progress in pinwheel structure study

Researchers at the University of Illinois and the University of Michigan have discovered a self-assembled pinwheel structure that could have a variety of useful applications.

The World’s First Horse Riders

The earliest evidence of horse riders has been found by an international team of archaeologists and bioanthropologists.

Propaganda Is Back – Trend Hastened By The War In Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has brought propaganda back to centre stage after a lull of several years. But does the propaganda of today have any similarities with that used during the Second World War? And how effective is it?

Cyclists’ Exposure To Air Pollution, Noise, And Greenery

New study assesses the healthiness and pleasantness of cycling environment in Helsinki.

A Labyrinth Lake Provides Surprising Benefits For An Endangered Seal

The endangered Saimaa ringed seal is an Ice Age relict living in the highly labyrinthine Lake Saimaa, Finland.

New Promising Targeted Drug For A Rare Leukemia

Finnish researchers have identified a possible new targeted drug for treating acute myeloid leukemia. In the future, the discovery may help patients with certain rare subtypes of the disease.

Urban Ponds Require Attention To Ensure Biodiversity

A research at the University of Helsinki suggests aquatic plants can be utilised as a tool to enhance the co-existence between aquatic invertebrates and their fish predators in urban ponds.

Solar-Driven Chemistry One Step Closer To Reality

Scientists at the University of Helsinki offer new insights onto the control over reaction selectivity with visible light in plasmonic catalysis.