Long ‘sexy’ fins don’t thwart swimming
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Looking flashy to attract mates could be a risky strategy, but long, flamboyant fins don’t seem to be a burden for male threadfin rainbowfish, report scientists. Continue…
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Without calcium, coral reefs may stop growing
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Many Caribbean coral reefs don’t have enough calcium carbonate and have either stopped growing or are on the threshold of eroding away, new evidence suggests. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 24, 2013 11:30 - 1 Comment
Giraffes pick and choose their social circles
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Female giraffes won’t hang out with just anybody—like humans, they have what’s called a “fision-fusion” social system. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 10, 2013 12:52 - 0 Comments
Dino stampede was a swim, not a run
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — The world’s only recorded dinosaur stampede was from animals who were swimming, not running, a 3D analysis suggests. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 10, 2012 10:53 - 2 Comments
Science needs help from citizens who ‘bird’
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Volunteer bird watchers, or “birders,” have the opportunity to influence policies affecting threatened species and habitats—if they collect solid data. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 19, 2012 11:35 - 1 Comment
DNA uncovers identical deadly sea snakes
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — A lethal beaked sea snake is actually two separate species that have evolved to look exactly alike, report researchers. (more…)
