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A black bear's heart drops from roughly 55 beats per minute to as few as 8 during hibernation, yet it emerges in spring with almost no muscle or bone loss: a biological trick space agencies are studying to protect astronauts on long missions
8+ min ago (148+ words) Nature's ultimate time machine: bears survive months of near-suspended animation without the muscle wasting that would destroy a human—knowledge NASA hopes to weaponize for deep space. Published July 22, 2026 The slowed heart is the part that travels. The figure that…...
A fan of foraging? A food scientist explains the dangers
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (1078+ words) Foraging comes with significant safety risks, says UNSW food microbiologist. From wild mushrooms to native greens, more Australians are embracing foraging as a way to reconnect with nature and eat local produce. As cooler weather brings the right conditions for…...
Dog-cloning innovation cheaper, more efficient
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (452+ words) A research team in Shaanxi province has developed a new dog-cloning method that addresses a key technical bottleneck facing similar research worldwide, paving the way for a canine cloning system with greater stability, lower costs and improved compliance with animal…...
EDITORIAL: Preserve land at Bessborough
14+ min ago (610+ words) July 22nd, 2026 7:43 AM Will there ever come a day when our political leaders choose the honourable path and prioritise survivors over commercial interests? The decision to allow apartments to be built at the site of one of the country’s most notorious…...
New 3D-printed fish houses installed in Lake Norman to boost habitats
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (144+ words) WSOC TV Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Customer refuses to return to south Charlotte Crumbl Cookies after hair dye video New 3D-printed fish houses installed in Lake Norman to boost habitats Human…...
Biologist Mel Sunquist mentored some of the world’s leading conservationists
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (149+ words) Radio collars began to change what was possible, allowing biologists to follow animals that had previously been known mostly through tracks, kills, and brief sightings. Among the scientists helping pioneer that work was Mel Sunquist, who died on May 9th at…...
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: American Barn Owl
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (1442+ words) Definition of Data Center Goes Forward at Town Planning Commission Work Session Annexation From 1997 Resurfaces at Town Council Work Session County Announces Special, Closed Meeting on County Administrator Search Process Warren County Residents Speak Against Data Centers at County Planning…...
Maui Coral Health, Resilience Threatened by Humans
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (339+ words) "Our findings suggest that monitoring the pool of chemicals within the coral tissues, called metabolomes, can serve as a powerful tool for tracking the hidden impacts of anthropogenic [human induced] disturbance on marine life," said Zach Quinlan, lead author and…...
UGM Veterinary Medicine Summer Course 2026 Brings Together Global Participants for Wildlife Conservation
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (182+ words) Welcoming the participants, UGM Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Partnerships Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko said universities have a vital role in building international partnerships to address increasingly complex global challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change, wildlife health, and…...
Wildlife park expansion set to be unveiled
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (259+ words) The first phase of a major expansion of an animal park in Kent is to be unveiled to the public. Wingham Wildlife Park said that the completed refurbishment would almost double the size of its site near Canterbury. New enclosures,…...