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European earthworms reduce insect populations in North American forests

Earthworms introduced into northern North America have a negative impact on the insect fauna above ground. Soil ecologists found this impact for abundance as well as ...
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Entire genome of Eurasian spruce bark beetle now revealed

Researchers have successfully mapped the entire genome of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle. The breakthrough paves the way for new research into bark beetles and bette...
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Young female black bears in Asheville, North Carolina, are big, have cubs early

Black bears (Ursus americanus) reproduced at a younger age in urban areas and were nearly twice the size of bears in national forests shortly after their first birthd...
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What happens when bats are given three choices?

The next time you see an online offer or go to the grocery store, notice whether there are two choices or three. A common marketing trick is to present three choices:...
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