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Uh-oh: Crows show advanced learning abilities
New Caledonian crows have, in the past, distinguished themselves with their advanced tool using abilities. A team of researchers from the University of Auckland and the University of Cambridge have now shown these crows can learn to use new types of to…
15 new conservation concerns
A review carried out by a group of international specialists has identified several emerging issues that are likely to damage biodiversity in the coming years.
The review was conducted by 22 specialists from 20 institutions, including the University o…
Earth’s core rotating faster than rest of the planet but slower than previously believed
New research gives the first accurate estimate of how much faster the Earth’s core is rotating compared to the rest of the planet.
Previous research had shown that the Earth’s core rotates faster than the rest of the planet. However, scienti…
Insects hold atomic clues about the type of habitats in which they live
Scientists have discovered that insects contain atomic clues as to the habitats in which they are most able to survive. The research has important implications for predicting the effects of climate change on the insects, which make up three-quar…