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Idaho Fish and Game Removes Over 80 Mule Deer from Elk Facility

Deer meat will be processed and donated to local food banks to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease.

UW-Milwaukee PhD Student Leads Research on Antibiotic Resistance

Kieyarrah Dennis studies how antibiotic-resistant pathogens spread through water, communities, and food systems.

Lone Wolf Visits LA Mountains Seeking Mate

The first wolf sighting in the LA area in over 100 years ends without finding a partner.

Summerland Man Spots Rare Winter Bug

Insect sighting in February surprises local bug expert

Gifted Talking And Singing Grey Parrot Einstein Dies At 38

The beloved African Grey Parrot was a longtime animal ambassador at Zoo Knoxville.

Batista Lab Unveils Antibody Role in B Cell Diversity

Study finds antibodies themselves act as a "brake" to limit further selection against a particular target, redirecting immune response.

Freshwater Snail Holds Key to Vision Loss Treatment: Full Eye Regeneration in 30 Days

The Golden Apple Snail's Remarkable Ability to Regenerate Its Eye Could Lead to New Therapies for Vision Restoration

Scientists Decode Parkinson's Movements in Real-World Study

UCSF researchers use implanted brain sensors to track walking patterns outside the lab.

Antibody feedback reshapes B cell selection during immune response

Researchers uncover a new mechanism governing how the immune system selects the most effective B cells, with implications for vaccine design.

Leading Researcher Named First UM Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science

Yoichiro Kanno joins University of Montana's top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program

Study Finds Parents' Language Shapes Kids' Perceptions of Snakes

Kindergarteners view snakes as distinct from other animals, but exposure can change attitudes.

Vitamin A & Thyroid Hormones Key to Sharp Human Vision Development

Study reveals new insights into how the human eye develops high-acuity vision during fetal development.

Novant Symposium Highlights AI, Robotics in Neuroscience's Future

Experts discuss remote surgery, precision diagnostics, and advancements in spinal care

California Photographer Aims to Document Hundreds of Native Bee Species

Krystle Hickman's quest to photograph rare and threatened native bees raises awareness about their importance to local ecosystems.

Navy Diver Bob Croft, Record-Setting Free Diver, Dies at 91

Croft's ability to inflate his lungs beyond normal capacity allowed him to plunge up to 240 feet into the Atlantic on a single breath.

Lovebirds, Rare Parrots That Mate for Life, Thrive in Phoenix

The largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of Africa has adapted to the Arizona heat by nesting near human habitats.

Red-Tailed Hawk Released in Washington After Rehab

The bird was rehabilitated by an Iowa City non-profit after suffering injuries from a window strike.

Lovebirds, Rare Birds That Mate for Life, Thrive in Phoenix

The colony of rosy-faced lovebirds in Arizona is the largest outside of their native Africa.

New Microbes Discovered in Alaskan Permafrost Intrigue U.S. Military

Researchers uncover 26 previously unknown species that could help troops survive extreme cold conditions.

Genomics Speeds Restoration of American Chestnut

Virginia Tech researchers and partners show genomic tools can dramatically accelerate efforts to bring back the once-dominant tree species.

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