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Tiger beetles may weaponize ultrasound against bats

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 5/14/2024 7:01 PM

In response to recordings of echolocating bats, tiger beetles emit noises that mimic toxic moths that bats avoid. ... Read full Story

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Cows might host both human and bird flus

By Science News | Tina Hesman Saey | 5/14/2024 9:15 AM

Both kinds of influenza viruses may break into cattle cells using receptors similar to those in people, wild birds and poultry. ... Read full Story

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Getting wild mosquitoes back to the lab alive takes a custom backpack

By Science News | Darren Incorvaia | 5/9/2024 9:00 AM

The new low-tech transportation method could help scientists in Africa assess if malaria-carrying mosquitoes are resistant to a common insecticide. ... Read full Story

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This snake goes to extremes to play dead — and it appears to pay off

By Science News | Richard Kemeny | 5/7/2024 7:01 PM

When dice snakes fake their death to avoid predators, those that use a combination of blood, poop and musk spend less time pretending to be dead. ... Read full Story

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Lampreys have ‘fight or flight’ cells, challenging ideas about nervous system evolution

By Science News | Claudia López Lloreda | 5/7/2024 10:30 AM

The discovery of sympathetic nervous system cells in lampreys draws a closer tie between the animal and complex vertebrates — such as humans. ... Read full Story

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Want to see butterflies in your backyard? Try doing less yardwork

By Science News | Susan Milius | 5/3/2024 11:30 AM

Growing out patches of grass can lure adult butterflies and moths with nectar and offer lawn mower–free havens for toddler caterpillars. ... Read full Story

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This orangutan used a medicinal plant on his face wound

By Science News | Darren Incorvaia | 5/2/2024 11:00 AM

Rakus the orangutan appeared to be treating a cut to his face with a plant that’s also used in traditional human medicine. ... Read full Story

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Belugas may communicate by warping a blob of forehead fat

By Science News | Elizabeth Anne Brown | 5/2/2024 9:00 AM

Jiggling the “melon” like Jell-O seems to be associated with sexual behaviors, scientists say. ... Read full Story

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Ximena Velez-Liendo is saving Andean bears with honey

By Science News | Brianna Randall | 4/30/2024 8:00 AM

By training beekeepers, biologist Ximena Velez-Liendo is helping rural agricultural communities of southern Bolivia coexist with Andean bears. ... Read full Story

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Traces of bird flu are showing up in cow milk. Here’s what to know

By Science News | Tina Hesman Saey | 4/25/2024 5:10 PM

We asked the experts: Should people be worried? Pasteurization and the H5N1 virus’s route to infection suggests risks to people remains low. ... Read full Story

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Noise pollution can harm birds even before they hatch

By Science News | Jonathan Lambert | 4/25/2024 2:00 PM

Exposing zebra finch eggs and hatchlings to traffic sounds had lifelong health impacts, raising concerns about increased anthropogenic noise. ... Read full Story

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Glowing octocorals have been around for at least 540 million years

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 4/23/2024 7:01 PM

Genetic and fossil analyses shine a light on how long the invertebrates have had bioluminescence — a trait thought to be volatile. ... Read full Story

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A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics

By Science News | Brianna Randall | 4/19/2024 11:00 AM

Past viral spillover events underscore the importance of protecting wildlife habitats. ... Read full Story

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Hibernating bumblebee queens have a superpower: Surviving for days underwater

By Science News | Darren Incorvaia | 4/16/2024 7:01 PM

After some bumblebee queens were accidentally submerged in water and survived, researchers found them to be surprisingly tolerant of flooding. ... Read full Story

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This newfound longhorn beetle species is unusually fluffy

By Science News | Saugat Bolakhe | 4/15/2024 10:00 AM

Discovered in Australia, the beetle is covered in whitish hairs and has distinctive eye lobes, antennae and leg shapes. ... Read full Story

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50 years ago, scientists wondered how birds find their way home

By Science News | Maria Temming | 4/15/2024 8:00 AM

In the 1970s, lab tests hinted that birds can navigate using magnetic fields. New studies suggest that beak and eye proteins are behind the ability. ... Read full Story

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In a first, these crab spiders appear to collaborate, creating camouflage

By Science News | Saugat Bolakhe | 4/12/2024 8:00 AM

Scientists found a pair of mating crab spiders blending in with a flower. The report may be the first known case of cooperative camouflage in spiders. ... Read full Story

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Flowers may be big antennas for bees’ electrical signals

By Science News | Rachel Berkowitz | 4/9/2024 12:00 PM

The finding suggests a way for plants to share information about nearby pollinators and communicate when to trigger nectar production. ... Read full Story

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Eavesdropping on fish could help us keep better tabs on underwater worlds

By Science News | McKenzie Prillaman | 4/2/2024 11:30 AM

Scientists are on a quest to log all the sounds of fish communication. The result could lead to better monitoring of ecosystems and fish behavior. ... Read full Story

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Here’s why some pigeons do backflips

By Science News | Tina Hesman Saey | 4/1/2024 8:30 AM

Meet the scientist homing in on the genes involved in making parlor roller pigeons do backward somersaults. ... Read full Story

art

Inspired by Impermanence, Juliette Minchin Burns Down Her Elegant Wax-Dipped Installations

by Colossal | May 14 2024

auto

Limited Edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 Celebrates 100 Years Of Clothing Brand Belstaff

by carbuzz.com | May 14 2024

baseball

Here's every ranked prospect on '24 Opening Day rosters

by MLB.com | Mar 28 2024

basketball

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

by CBS Interactive Inc | May 14 2024

exercise

Does Walking Build Muscle? Here’s What Expert Doctors Say

by thehealthy.com | May 02 2024

FFNEWS

April Cass data shows no improvement in freight demand

by FreightWaves | May 14 2024

food

Never Eat Soggy Roasted Zucchini Again With This Simple Tip

by The Daily Meal | May 14 2024

how_to

How Many Times Did Google Say AI at I/O 2024? video - CNET

by CNET | May 14 2024

metro

Brooklyn Catholic academy is set to close

by News NY1 | May 14 2024

nutrition

How Much Magnesium You Should Take in a Day, with an Expert Doctor’s Detailed Wisdom

by thehealthy.com | Apr 16 2024

people

Nicolas Cage is the new live-action Spider-Man in Amazon TV Series

by marca.com | May 14 2024

shopping

The 135 Best Bourbons of the Year, According to the World’s Top Whiskey Experts

by Gear Patrol | May 14 2024

soccer

The inevitability of Erling Haaland means the Premier League title finale has a very familiar feel

by Yahoo Sports | May 14 2024

sports

Playing with LeBron 'not my mindset,' Bronny says

by ESPN Inc. | May 14 2024

world

'Master of the short story' Alice Munro dies at 92

by United Press International, Inc. | May 14 2024

Word of the Day

caveat

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 14, 2024 is:

caveat • \KAV-ee-aht\ • noun

A caveat is an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something. In legal contexts, caveat refers to a notice to a court or judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition can be heard.

// All investment advice should come with a caveat: the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

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Examples:

"The report details the percentage of students who graduate within four years from when they first enroll in ninth grade. Still, there are caveats to the numbers. For one, students who leave the district after their freshman year to be home-schooled or enroll in private schools aren't included in the calculation." — Sommer Brugal, The Treasure Coast News (Palm Beach, Florida), 7 Jan. 2021

Did you know?

You may be familiar with the old saying caveat emptor, nowadays loosely translated as "let the buyer beware." In the 16th century, this adage was imparted as a safeguard for the seller: allow the buyer to examine the item (for example, a horse) before the sale is completed so that the seller can't be blamed if the item turns out to be unsatisfactory. Caveat in Latin means "let him beware" and comes from the verb cavēre, meaning "to be on guard." Perhaps you've also heard the phrase caveat lector; translated as "let the reader beware," it's a warning to take what one reads with a grain of salt. English retained caveat itself as a noun for something that serves to warn, explain, or caution. The word caution, by the way (no salt needed), is also a descendant of cavēre.

Tiger beetles may weaponize ultrasound against bats

Cows might host both human and bird flus

Getting wild mosquitoes back to the lab alive takes a custom backpack

This snake goes to extremes to play dead — and it appears to pay off

Lampreys have ‘fight or flight’ cells, challenging ideas about nervous system evolution

Want to see butterflies in your backyard? Try doing less yardwork

This orangutan used a medicinal plant on his face wound

Belugas may communicate by warping a blob of forehead fat

Ximena Velez-Liendo is saving Andean bears with honey

Traces of bird flu are showing up in cow milk. Here’s what to know

Noise pollution can harm birds even before they hatch

Glowing octocorals have been around for at least 540 million years

A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics

Hibernating bumblebee queens have a superpower: Surviving for days underwater

This newfound longhorn beetle species is unusually fluffy

50 years ago, scientists wondered how birds find their way home

In a first, these crab spiders appear to collaborate, creating camouflage

Flowers may be big antennas for bees’ electrical signals

Eavesdropping on fish could help us keep better tabs on underwater worlds

Here’s why some pigeons do backflips

Inspired by Impermanence, Juliette Minchin Burns Down Her Elegant Wax-Dipped Installations

Limited Edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 Celebrates 100 Years Of Clothing Brand Belstaff

Here's every ranked prospect on '24 Opening Day rosters

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

Does Walking Build Muscle? Here’s What Expert Doctors Say

April Cass data shows no improvement in freight demand

Never Eat Soggy Roasted Zucchini Again With This Simple Tip

How Many Times Did Google Say AI at I/O 2024? video - CNET

Brooklyn Catholic academy is set to close

How Much Magnesium You Should Take in a Day, with an Expert Doctor’s Detailed Wisdom

Nicolas Cage is the new live-action Spider-Man in Amazon TV Series

The 135 Best Bourbons of the Year, According to the World’s Top Whiskey Experts

The inevitability of Erling Haaland means the Premier League title finale has a very familiar feel

Playing with LeBron 'not my mindset,' Bronny says

'Master of the short story' Alice Munro dies at 92

Word of the Day

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