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A new Colorado State University study of the interior U.S. West has found that tree ranges are generally contracting in ...

Scientists have for the first time demonstrated play-like behavior in flies. They found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) voluntarily and repeatedly visited a carousel.

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Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Here's how to help scientists track birds and where to find the best birdwatching ...

Time commitment: Organizers recommend watching and counting birds for no less than 15 minutes at least one time over the four ...

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Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Boise-based conservation nonprofit The Peregrine Fund has committed nearly $250,000 to Boise State University in a growing ...

For those living in the warmest U.S. climates, this shrub not only offers privacy, but it also attracts and supports local ...

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