Articles by Stephanie Baum
Phys.org / Researchers use the power of comparative mapping to reveal specific global and regional threats to reptiles
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 21% of reptile species worldwide were threatened with extinction as of 2022. However, until recently there have been few details of the kinds of threats ...
Phys.org / 'Let's stop for a bite along the way': Why it's important to understand Arctic whales' migratory foraging habits
In the ocean, both natural and human-driven factors may cause ecosystems to undergo transformations. Such changes, whether sudden or gradual, can affect the food web by causing redistribution of prey upon which seasonal predators, ...
Phys.org / Let sleeping dogs lie? New study suggests they can process vocalizations even while they snooze
Most dogs respond in specific ways to certain vocalizations, such as another dog barking or humans using certain tones of voice. Of course, this all happens while the dogs are awake.
Phys.org / How might coral adapt to rising ocean temperatures? Thermal priming of gametes could hold promise
As seawater temperatures rise, concern over the ability of coral to survive and reproduce also grows. Previous studies have largely focused on the effects of acclimating adult corals to warming temperatures via thermal priming, ...
Medical Xpress / New comprehensive review strengthens case for 'oral-gut axis'
Though oral health issues can affect overall health, the two are considered unrelated and are frequently addressed separately when it comes to treatment. However, existing research shows that patients with inflammatory bowel ...
Phys.org / The surprising behavior of male fruit flies under intense light conditions
A recent study published in Open Biology reports that exposure to intense light almost instantly provokes courtship behavior in male fruit flies (Drosophila). Surprisingly, the researchers observed both male-male and male-female ...
Phys.org / New study uses video to show honey bees switch feeding mechanisms as resource conditions vary
Within nature, the compatibility of animals' feeding mechanisms with their food sources determines the breadth of available resources and how successfully the animals will feed. Those who feed on the nectar of flowers, such ...
Phys.org / These little piggies helped their neighbors, but why? New research design may help shed light
Pigs are generally considered to have high intelligence, and new research shows that they may also be empathic to other members of their social groups, helping them during instances of need. But is this behavior truly unselfish, ...
