Years after surgery, a woman’s transplanted hands from a darker-skinned male donor now appear lighter and more feminine. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hand-transplant-skin-lighten.html
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Fifty years of data show spring and fall bird migrations changing
A study of bird-banding data in North America for black-throated blue warblers, spanning 50 years, shows that their spring migration has become progressively earlier with each decade. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/fifty-years-of-data-show-new-changes-in-bird-migration…
This extinct horned turtle was the size of a car
Recently-discovered fossils shed new light on an enormous horned turtle that roamed South America 5 to 10 million years ago. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/extinct-horned-turtle-size-car…
This may be the biggest turtle that ever lived
Why did these male turtles have horned shells? Likely to protect their heads during fierce combat, a study finds. Source: https://www.livescience.com/largest-turtle-shell-on-earth.html
How to Increase Female Participation in STEM (Gender Gap)
While you’ve likely heard the reasons why women leave STEM fields, Dr. Diana Bilimoria researches why they stay along with other ways to develop and advance the careers of women in STEM. Recognized internationally for her leadership and research, Dr. Diana Bilimoria is a Key Bank Professor and Chair of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead […]
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Seminal fluid, not just sperm, can influence offspring’s survival
It’s not just about the sperm: the semen of male fish carries unidentified substances that influence how quickly the offspring develop and even how well they can swim Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2232134-seminal-fluid-not-just-sperm-can-influence-offsprings-survival/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Male moths genetically modified to kill females released in the wild
Genetically modified diamondback moths designed to replace pesticides by wiping out female moths have been released in New York state Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2231693-male-moths-genetically-modified-to-kill-females-released-in-the-wild/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Meet the narwhal, ‘unicorn of the sea’
This Arctic whale has the only spiral tooth found in nature. But there’s more to the narwhal than its unique tusk. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/narwhal-unicorn-of-sea-arctic-whale…
You’re Not Seeing Things, These Spider Butts Look Like Faces
The flashy abdomens of male peacock spiders may serve a very important purpose. Source: https://www.livescience.com/peacock-spider-butts-look-like-faces.html
Twenty years of discoveries changing story of human evolution
Archaeological discoveries are happening faster than ever before, helping refine the human story. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/archaeological-discoveries-changing-story-of-human-evolution…