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Dr. Ramiro Vergara Introduces the ABC Neuroplasticity Research Framework

A collaborative initiative with American Nutraceutical Corp. advancing structured models of neural adaptation and integrative neurobiology

Loti Labs Announces Research-Grade Kisspeptin 10 Supplement

Loti Labs provides high-purity kisspeptin 10 for scientific studies on reproductive endocrinology and neuroendocrine signaling.

Loti Labs Advances GHRP-6 Research and Studies With Precision Peptides

Tampa-based company raises the bar for purity, precision, and reliability in peptide manufacturing.

Crocodiles Spotted Courting on Sanibel Island, Raising Hopes for Nesting

Experts say recent hurricanes have made the island more crocodile-friendly, potentially leading to successful breeding.

Injured mother manatee and calf rescued in Florida, taken to SeaWorld

Drone pilots guided rescuers to the manatees on the Orange River near Fort Myers.

Surgeons Turn to Spider Silk to Repair Nerve Injuries

Golden orb-web spider silk may help nerves regrow across injuries without grafts, offering a promising new surgical solution.

Rare Bongos Rescued After Aborted Takeoff at Palm Beach Airport

Conservation groups scrambled to care for stranded endangered antelopes on the tarmac.

Global Shark Bites Normalize, US Share Declines In 2025

Shark attack incidents returned to near-average levels worldwide last year, with fewer bites reported in the United States.

Evolutionary Double-Bind Therapy Overcomes Prostate Cancer Resistance

Researchers discover a strategy to combat cancer's ability to evolve resistance to treatments.

Florida Zoo's 'Ridiculous' Plan Saves Wild Rhino's Eyesight in Africa

Animal behaviorists partner with Palm Beach Zoo to treat endangered white rhino with life-threatening eye infection.

Boca Raton Welcomes 'Spanish Language First' Exhibit At Science Explorium

New biomimicry exhibit at the Children's Science Explorium offers interactive experiences in both Spanish and English.

71-Year-Old 'Gentle Giant' Romeo Sets Oldest Living Manatee Record

The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and fathered nine calves.

Wildlife Workers Carefully Treat Endangered Rhino's Eye Infection

Conservationists use innovative methods to administer eyedrops to a critically endangered white rhino in Zimbabwe.

Florida Zoo's 'Ridiculous' Plan Saves Wild Rhino's Eyesight in Africa

Animal behaviorists partner with Palm Beach Zoo to treat endangered white rhino with parasitic eye infection.

Florida Zoo's 'Ridiculous' Plan Saves Wild Rhino's Eyesight in Africa

Animal behaviorists partner with Palm Beach Zoo to treat endangered white rhino with life-threatening eye infection.

Global shark bites return to average in 2025, with a smaller proportion in the United States

The number of unprovoked shark bites worldwide decreased slightly last year, with fewer incidents in the U.S. compared to recent years.

Florida Zoo's 'Ridiculous' Plan Saves Wild Rhino's Eyesight in Africa

Innovative technique developed at Palm Beach Zoo helps treat rhino in the wild.

Florida Zoo's 'Ridiculous' Plan Saves Wild Rhino's Eyesight in Africa

Animal behaviorists partner with Palm Beach Zoo to treat endangered white rhino with parasitic eye infection

Young white shark 'Penny' pings in Gulf for first time in 2026

The shark was tagged by OCEARCH in 2023 and has visited the Gulf before.

Dyadic, Proliant launch recombinant human albumin

Profit-sharing deal puts Dyadic's fungal tech to work as Proliant launches AlbuFree DX albumin, with a cell culture version expected later this year.