Decades-Old Ocean Waste Off Los Angeles Raises Concerns
Lead author Dr. Gutleben told Unknown Focus what she considers the most concerning aspects of decades-old industrial waste.
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Environment
Sex Differences in Animal Lifespans
We asked the lead study author how sex differences in animal aging could impact conservation.
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The Power of a Seal’s Whiskers
We spoke with study author Yvonne Krüger, but 19-year-old Filou stole all the attention.
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European ONTOX Project: Safer Chemicals, No Animal Testing
The European ONTOX Project, coordinated by VUB, aims to transform chemical safety with AI-driven, animal-free methods that protect human health and the environment.
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First confirmed case of anthrax and brucellosis co-infection reported in China
Scientists from China described a very rare medical case of a patient infected with both anthrax and brucellosis at the same time.
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Scientists Discover Liver Parasite Behind Severe Lung Infection in Common Dolphin
Scientists report the first confirmed case of the parasite Brachycladium atlanticum causing lung disease in a common dolphin.
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Científicos españoles descubren una nueva amenaza para el visón europeo, uno de los animales más amenazados de Europa
España informa del primer caso clínico de leishmaniosis en el visón europeo, una especie en peligro crítico de extinción, lo que plantea nuevas preocupaciones para su conservación.
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Spanish scientists uncover a new threat to the European mink, one of Europe’s most endangered animals
Spain reports the first clinical case of leishmaniosis in the critically endangered European mink, raising new conservation concerns.
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¿Cómo alimentan los restos de los osos polares a los habitantes del Ártico?
Hablamos con los autores del estudio, Nicholas Pilfold y Holly Gamblin.
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La acidificación de los océanos amenaza las mordeduras de los tiburones
Numerosos estudios han demostrado que la acidificación de los océanos, causada por las emisiones antropogénicas de CO₂, tendrá un impacto
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Humanos prestan atención, los elefantes responden
Hablamos con el autor principal de la Universidad de Kioto sobre el primer estudio que demuestra que los elefantes asiáticos pueden percibir la atención humana.
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Cow-Associated Alga Found in Bottlenose Dolphin for the First Time
Japanese researchers report the first case of P. bovis, an alga previously linked to cows, in a dolphin, highlighting the importance of the One Health approach.
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Meow Inside: How Cats Adapt to Indoor Life
A new study has shed light on how cats cope when moved from outdoor to indoor living, and how their owners experience the transition.
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Sniffing Out Trouble: How Dogs Track Invasive Carp
We spoke with Timothy L. Edwards, corresponding author of the study, and director of the University of Waikato’s Scent Detection Research Group.
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An urgent call to stem decline of nature
We spoke with Dr. Anne Larigauderie, former Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
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