Young toads are teaching Australian lizards to avoid deadly snacks
Massive trial shows monitor lizards will learn to avoid toxic and invasive adult toads after tasting less dangerous juveniles
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Deadly marine ‘cold spells’ could become more frequent with climate change, scientists warn
Die-off in South Africa leads to investigation of changing ocean conditions
Amid budget crunch, NASA seeks Hail Mary on Mars Sample Return
U.S. space agency calls for new proposals to reduce mission’s cost
People with complicated pregnancies may suffer health problems, die early
Massive study finds long-term risks for those who experience preeclampsia, preterm delivery, and other complications
Brightest gamma ray burst of all time emerged from collapsing star
JWST spies an expected supernova but a puzzling lack of heavy elements
Bonobos, the ‘hippie chimps,’ might not be so mellow after all
Male bonobos are about three times as likely as chimps to engage in aggressive behavior—pushing, hitting, and biting
As the lakes that flamingos inhabit expand, the birds’ food supplies are rapidly shrinking
As soda lakes grow, they may become too dilute in nutrients and food to sustain the iconic pink birds
Hiring ban disrupts research at Florida universities
Suit seeks to overturn state law targeting graduate and postdocs from China and other “countries of concern”
Grizzly bears were pillaging farms. Could a canine keep them away?
Researchers test whether guard dogs could keep growing number of bears off Montana farms
Long Covid trials aim to clear lingering virus—and help patients in need
With a still-emerging understanding of the syndrome’s biology, researchers are braiding basic discoveries into treatment studies as they go
Universities should experiment to improve caregiver support, U.S. National Academies says
New report recommends paid leave, flexible work policies, and changes in academic culture
News at a glance: Jailed conservationists freed, physics titan dies, and diversity in anatomical illustrations
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A university cut tenured faculty’s pay. They’re suing
“It’s created significant financial hardship,” one plaintiff in the Tufts University case says
‘It’s really a horror.’ Bones from across Europe suggest Stone Age ritual killings
Researchers see signs of a continentwide tradition of human sacrifice
Bacteria is the new black: Scientists create microbes that make self-dyeing textiles
Researchers created a wallet and part of shoe by genetically engineering kombucha bacteria to produce melanin
Embattled Harvard honesty professor accused of plagiarism
Academic chapter and two books authored by Francesca Gino appear to copy from sources including student theses, blogs, and news reports
Giant viruses played a key role in early life, study in Yellowstone hot spring suggests
DNA analyses reveal viruses have infected red algae—and spurred evolution—for at least 1.5 billion years
Efforts to support Palestinian scientists struggle with the realities of war
New initiatives aim to provide opportunities for scholars and students in Gaza
Australian museum’s plan to cut research draws fire from scientists
The South Australian Museum says changes are needed to address financial woes and changing public role
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