Biology
Crews successfully disentangle distressed humpback whale in N.J. bay
The juvenile whale - estimated to be more than 30-feet-long - was freed Wednesday, months after the first reports of entanglement by a piece of gill net.
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Researchers say environmental factors could explain why some identical twins taste things differently
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Listen 05:38Pa. considers banning Japanese barberry, a popular but invasive landscaping plant
The shrub is already banned in New York, Maine, and other states. It’s a haven for ticks and mice.
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Scientists hope lab-grown embryos can save rhino species from extinction
Only two of these rhinos are still alive, both females living in a sanctuary in Kenya and protected around the clock by armed guards.
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Dangerous jellyfish now found in northern Barnegat Bay
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Some DNA dismissed as ‘junk’ is crucial to embryo development
A study published Thursday finds that some of these snippets may actually play a vital role in the development of embryos.
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Cape May-Lewes ferry sunk to expand artificial reef
A ferry boat that once transported countless people and vehicles between New Jersey and Delaware is on another mission after it was sunk last Friday.
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Turtle roadway strikes in problematic area slashed thanks to group’s efforts
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Invasive jellyfish with powerful sting found in another N.J. river
A tiny invasive jellyfish that packs a powerful sting has been found in a second Jersey Shore river since May.
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New blood test for pregnant women could predict preterm birth
In 2016, one in 10 babies in the U.S. were born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Worldwide, preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under 5
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Is it important to keep lab rats happy?
Veterinarians say bored mice and rats that live in barren cages are bad test subjects.
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When your job includes experimenting on animals
Neuroscientist Ashley Juavinett says, “we have medicine and amazing treatments because of all the animal research we’ve done.”
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Listen 4:39NewsWorks Tonight, June 6, 2018
Air Date: June 6, 2018
Listen 29:15Indigenous traditions get science backing
Scientists are learning from farmers and traditional healers — and documenting what powers their success.
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Listen 8:22How cities are driving animal evolution
Air Date: April 11, 2018
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