Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on March 22, 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
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Picky Eaters by Day, Buffet by Night: Butterfly, Moth Diets Sync to Plant Aromas
Plant scent cycles shape diets and antennae size of pollinators, new research shows.
Plant Doctor: An AI System That Watches Over Urban Trees Without Touching a Leaf
Researchers combine machine vision and segmentation techniques into a tool to monitor urban plant health at the individual leaf level.
Sensing Sickness: Study Supports New Method for Boosting Bee Health
Honey bees are dying at an unsustainable rate. A new test could help beekeepers flag more disease resistant colonies.
Being Physically Active, Even Just a Couple of Days a Week, May Be Key to Better Health
A “weekend warrior” approach to physical activity — getting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over one to two days instead of throughout the week — improved health and lowered the risk of death, finds a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
KTU Researchers Explore Using Soil for Heat Storage
When spring arrives and the heating season comes to an end, keeping warm becomes less of an issue.