Roads have far-reaching impact on chimpanzees
Roads have a negative impact on chimpanzee populations that can extend for more than 17 km, new research shows.
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Natural cycles in the Gulf of Alaska accentuate ocean acidification
New research shows that the fluctuations of major wind and ocean circulation systems can temporarily accelerate or reverse the rate of ocean acidification in the Gulf of Alaska.
Primate mothers may carry infants after death as a way of grieving, study finds
Some primate species may express grief over the death of their infant by carrying the corpse with them, sometimes for months, according to a new UCL-led study – with implications for our understanding of how non-human animals experience emotion.
Physical distance may not be enough to prevent viral aerosol exposure indoors
Eighteen months ago, stickers began to dot the floors of most shops, spaced about six feet apart, indicating the physical distance required to avoid the COVID-19 virus an infected person may shed when breathing or speaking. But is the distance enough t…
New DNA-based chip can be programmed to solve complex math problems
A novel chip automates the reaction cascades occurring between molecules inside DNA to carry out complex mathematical calculations.
Loggers, landscapers face deadly danger felling trees in forests and urban areas
Tree felling — whether by professional loggers in a forest setting or by landscapers in urban and rural landscapes — is the most dangerous job in what are two of the most dangerous industries, according to researchers who conducted a new study of ass…
Probiotic-containing yogurt protects against microbiome changes that lead to antibiotic-induced diarrhea
Eating yogurt containing a particular strain of a well-studied probiotic appears to protect against harmful changes in the gut microbiome that are associated with antibiotic administration.
Better weather forecasting through satellite isotope data assimilation
Real satellite water vapor isotope data were assimilated in a general circulation model to determine whether including these data could improve forecast accuracy at both the global and local scales. Overall, forecast accuracy was improved by several pe…