Have you ever run into a wall glass window or wall that you didn’t realize was there? Turns out bats do the same thing with walls that produce weak echoes that throw off their sonar perception.
Category: news and updates in STEM
how homesick mice give us a peek into mood disorders and drug addiction
Humans aren’t the only creatures that can get homesick. Recent research into mice’s attachment to home has given scientists a peak into mood disorders and addictions as it relates to hormonal activity.
how excess noise and light harm U.S. bird populations
From the glaring streetlights to the loud music pulsing from our speakers, everything we do has the potential to harm wildlife. Researchers are delving deeper into the details of how our actions are impacting U.S. bird species.
saving Earth’s rarest primate with artificial rope bridges
The Hainan gibbon is currently the most endangered species of primate in the world. Habitat connectivity is one of the many problems they are facing, so scientists stepped in to provide them a way to get from canopy to canopy.
researchers aim to learn more about koala survival after 2020 Australia bushfires
The 2020 Australian bushfires are regarded as some of the worst in recent history. Due to the tremendous losses, koalas may now face extinction as early as 2050. Still, scientists think they can learn from the devastation to ensure greater survivorship for koalas in future blazes.
chimpanzees exhibit greater behavioral diversity when living in more variable environments
Environmental pressures and conditions can deeply impact organisms’ evolutionary trajectory. Researchers are learning just how these impacts have driven chimp behavior and culture.
food waste found to be detrimental to ecosystems
North American ecosystems are being negatively impacted by a variety of anthropogenic pressures, one of which is our food.
Black Mammalogists Week Twitter Takeover
Black mammalogists are preparing for their turn in the series of Twitter takeover events for the nationwide Black Lives Matter movement. This time, the STEM-focused activism highlights Black excellence in the field of mammalogy.
Texas’ apex predators: Bobcats, coyotes, and ocelots, oh my!
The ocelot is quite a mysterious feline, especially within its old stomping grounds of the United States. Jason Lombardi and his team set out to uncover the mysteries of this elusive creature, and were surprised to learn stunning truths of its habitat space use in South Texas.
how smoking marijuana may affect coronavirus infections
COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire in the United States. What can you do to protect yourself as a marijuana smoker? Switching to edibles just may be your only option at this time.
what ever happened to the European cave bear?
People often wonder why there are no bears in Europe. Well, once, this continent did have an incredible species that outweighed even the biggest grizzlies…. What ever happened to the European cave bear?
coronaviruses in household pets
News stories continue to pour out over the emergence of coronavirus diagnoses in non-human animals. Here’s what you need to know about how COVID-19 could affect your pet.
the ethics of zoos during the COVID-19 pandemic
As attendance plummets for zoos around the world due to quarantine orders related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, keepers and managers are left reeling on financial issues. Some zoos have even considered feeding animals to one another due to food shortages.
reducing animal trafficking to avoid future pandemics
Coronaviruses originate in animals and when transmitted to humans, cause severe respiratory complications. Scientists are looking to uncover the link between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and humans.
AWE’s Private Islands promoting abusive animal parks
What happens when a media company neglects to do their research on a wildlife institution? They end up supporting, encouraging, and promoting the abuse of wild animals.
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