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Universe 25, 1968–1973
Universe 25, 1968–1973
A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse.
A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse.
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Combating Mosquito-Borne Diseases with CRISPR
Niki Spahich, PhD | Oct 11, 2022 | 4 min read
As alternatives to insecticides, Omar Akbari uses sophisticated genetic engineering methods to solve the world’s mosquito problems.
Save the Wolves, Control the Moose
The Scientist Staff | Sep 25, 2018 | 2 min read
Researchers plan to relocate mainland wolves to an island in Lake Superior in an effort to boost the near-extinct predator population and limit the growth of local moose herds.
Researchers Look to Sex Pheromones to Trap an Invasive Snake
Steve Graff | Jul 1, 2018 | 4 min read
The brown tree snake has wreaked havoc on the island of Guam, but one solution to the problem could lie in the serpent’s own physiology.
Virginia Targets Wild Pigs
Bob Grant | Nov 26, 2013 | 2 min read
The state assembles a task force to try to slow the growth of burgeoning populations of the ecologically destructive invasive species.