Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Biological Arms Races in Birds

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

New research reveals how biological arms races between cuckoos and host birds can escalate into a competition between the host evolving new, unique egg patterns (or ‘signatures’) and the parasite new forgeries. Brood parasitic birds such as cuckoos lay eggs … Continue reading →

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Penguin Population Dropping Fast Due to Shortage of Food

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Discovery reports that Chinstrap and Adélie penguins have declined by more than 50 percent since 1980.This is because their main food source — krill — have declined by up to 80 percent.Krill rely on sea ice to reproduce, and sea … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup is a Superfood!!

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Researchers have identified compounds in maple syrup with similar anti-inflammatory or anti-oxidant properties as blueberries, green tea and other “superfoods.” Initial studies also suggest that polyphenols in the syrup may help keep blood sugar levels in check, important for diabetics, … Continue reading →

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Spanish Scientists Think They have Found Fuel of the future

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

In a forest of tubes eight metres high in eastern Spain scientists hope they have found the fuel of tomorrow: bio-oil produced with algae mixed with carbon dioxide from a factory.Almost 400 of the green tubes, filled with millions of … Continue reading →

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