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This February, people worldwide will turn their eyes to the skies, their backyards, and local parks to count birds as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National…
Read More Each February, Citizen Scientists Go to the Birds – And That’s A Good Thing!
On January 21st, 2025, a rare solar event will begin in which six planets will align and four will be visible to the naked eye, creating a breathtaking celestial spectacle that is sure to captivate sky watchers across the world.…
When the cold weather of winter arrives, many organisms face extreme challenges, from freezing temperatures to shorter days and less food. To survive, these organisms rely on gene regulation. This process involves modulating gene transcription to effectively turn genes “on”…
The Arctic and Antarctic are among the harshest environments on Earth, where temperatures regularly plunge far below freezing, and ice dominates the landscape. Yet, these frigid regions are teeming with life. From tiny insects to massive fish, countless organisms have…
Read More Winter Wonders: The Science of Antifreeze Proteins in Nature
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