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Urban noise in need of some ‘Wren’-ovation

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The human population is growing and with it so is the noise pollution that we produce. As urban areas expand, people may complain about the increasing sounds that accompany construction and increasing car traffic in their neighborhoods. However, it is … Continue reading

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When the Sun and Winds Align, Dung Beetles Orient Just Fine

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Finding a dung pile is like Black Friday in the savannas of South Africa for the dung beetle. When the beetles find a pile of dung, it’s every beetle for themselves as they cut off pieces of the nutrient-rich reward. … Continue reading

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