Soaring birds — like osprey, eagles, falcons, even vultures — can stay aloft in the air seemingly forever, rarely flapping their wings.
UF Researchers: Soaring Birds Use Their Lungs to Modify Mechanics of Flight
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Research Finds Dolphins With Elevated Mercury Levels in Florida and Georgia
In a study with potential implications for the oceans and human health, scientists reported elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast, with the greatest levels found in dolphins in Florida’s St. Joseph and Choctawhatchee Bays.
New Study: Outdoor Recreation Noise Affects Wildlife Behavior and Habitat Use
We may go to the woods seeking peace and quiet, but are we taking our noise with us?
New Fabric Makes Urban Heat Islands More Bearable
This year has already seen massive heatwaves around the globe, with cities in Mexico, India, Pakistan and Oman hitting temperatures near or past 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
Is Magnesium the Sleeping Potion That Enables Sandhoppers to Survive Cold Winters?
Magnesium compounds are a common ingredient of many remedies designed to help people wind down and escape the stresses of modern life.
Marine Heatwaves Devastate Red Gorgonians in the Medes Islands
The increase in the frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves in recent decades is one of the effects of global climate change.
