Ancient human evolution happened in a way unlike other vertebrates

Interspecies competition in ancient humans saw an evolutionary trend that is the complete opposite of almost all other vertebrates.

No More Endless Boosters? Scientists Develop One-for-All Virus Vaccine

End of the line for endless boosters? Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new vaccine approach using RNA that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies or the immunocompromised. Every year, researchers try to predict the four influenza strains that

Anglerfish entered the midnight zone 55 million years ago and thrived by becoming sexual parasites | Live Science

Anglerfish first colonized the ocean's midnight zone 55 million years ago, during a period of extreme global warming, a new study finds. The bizarre fish adapted to thrive in the deep sea by becoming sexual parasites, the researchers said.

Pic ‘o the Week: Lions Mane Nudie – Oceanwire

Lions mane nudibranch {{ Melibe leonina }} © Bruce Sudweeks "Don’t get this guy confused with Lion's Mane mushroom, as these nudibranchs are probably far less tasty." "The lion's mane nudibranch (Melibe leonina), has an anatomy that is unique from other nudibranchs. Instead ..

Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned — or thinned | Berkeley

UC Berkeley researchers found that prescribed burning, restoration thinning can reduce wildfire risk and boost a forest’s resilience to climate change. And, using any combination of these treatments is far better than doing nothing.

Climate change: Six Montana glaciers reduced to snowfields

Six of Montana's glaciers were recently declassified to snowfields earlier this month, according to a study by Portland State University published in the journal Earth System Science Data.

New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023

Solar capacity has grown faster in US electrical generation than all other energy sources in the first three quarters of 2023, according to FERC. 

A new sculpture celebrates the enduring myth of the NYC sewer alligator

Feb. 9 became an informal holiday of sorts that Miscione dubbed "Alligator in the Sewer Day." Klingspor said his sculpture is not just a tribute to the legend of the sewer gators but also to the c...

11,000-Year-Old Painted Statue of Wild Boar Unearthed at Gobekli Tepe | Sci.News

Archaeologists in Türkiye (Turkey) have unearthed several ancient statues, including a life-size statue of a wild boar, at Göbekli Tepe, a Neolithic site known for its megalithic architecture with characteristic T-shaped pillars.

National Resistance Center: Special forces of Russia, Belarus plan false flag attack on Belarusian territory

Russian and Belarusian special forces plan a false flag attack on Belarusian territory that they intend to blame on Ukraine, the National Resistance Center reported on Oct. 10.

Conservative nonprofit obtains Montana textbook license | KECI

NBC Montana, operating as KECI in Missoula, KCFW in Kalispell, and KTVM in Butte and simulcasting through KDBZ in Bozeman offer local and national news stories, sports, weather forecasts as well as entertainment programming. Our coverage area includes much of western Montana, including Thompson Fall..

Wilderness and Fire

Barriers and Opportunities for Wilderness Fire in a Time of Change

WildRx: The Case for Prescribed Fire in Wilderness — Center for Public Lands

It's Not Your Imagination. Summers Are Getting Hotter.

Extremely hot summers, the kind that were virtually unheard of decades ago, have become increasingly common. The graphic above, based on a newly-updated analysis from researchers at Columbia Unive...