Posts Tagged ‘fungus’

Tracking the Spread of Disease

Monday, May 20th, 2013
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Local researchers, using Academy collections, are tracking the spread of the deadly disease killing amphibians worldwide.

The Bat Bunker

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
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In English and Spanish. The Nature Conservancy is hoping to combat white nose fungus with an artificial bat cave.

Zombie Ant Fungus

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
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Four new species of fungi found in the Brazilian rainforest have a nightmarish effect on ants.

Scary Bats

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
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Bats aren’t scary, but recent news about them is…

Saving the Bees

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
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US Army researchers, and other scientists, are working hard to protect honey bees from colony collapse disorder.

Yum! Chocolate Genome

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
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Last week, rival candy bar companies announced they’ve unlocked the chocolate code.

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