So called 'megafauna' are large animals that go extinct. With long life-spans and relatively small population numbers, they are less able to adapt to rapid change as smaller animals that reproduce more often. … [Read more...] about Small predators such as spiders and ladybirds are ‘most at risk’ of dying when humans convert their natural habitats into farms, towns or cities
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Predators most likely to be lost when habitats are converted for human use, study claims
“Normally when we think of predators, we think of big animals, like lions or tigers. These large predators did not decline as much as we expected with habitat loss, which we think may be because they have already declined because of human actions in the past (such as hunting)," Tim Newbold, at UCL (University College London) and lead author of the research, said in a press statement. "We find small predators – such as spiders and ladybirds – to show the biggest declines.” … [Read more...] about Predators most likely to be lost when habitats are converted for human use, study claims
Upgrade your game with the Razer BlackWidow Essential mechanical keyboard on sale for $55
One other feature included on this keyboard is 10-key roll-over, which ensures all your commands go through even if you're hitting multiple keystrokes at once. The keyboard uses a USB wired connection, which makes it compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. Plus, it has built in cable management in case there's too much cord there. Razer backs up the BlackWidow Essential with a two-year warranty. … [Read more...] about Upgrade your game with the Razer BlackWidow Essential mechanical keyboard on sale for $55
The slow crawl to designer babies
"It's a terrible thing for a male to be short, even if this is not a disease, to be short, studies show the child earns less, will be more likely to be bullied, or may not be asked to lead," Green said. "I can see parents saying, 'Let's create a taller child.'" … [Read more...] about The slow crawl to designer babies
Banana stuck between the teeth of ancient Lapita people who colonised Oceania 3,300 years ago reveals they lived on a diet of fruit and palm trees – but still struggled to fight off scurvy
'We found that hard plant tissues such as the shells of nuts and seeds barely influence microwear textures on teeth,' said Adam van Casteren, lecturer in biological anthropology at Washington University in St Louis. … [Read more...] about Banana stuck between the teeth of ancient Lapita people who colonised Oceania 3,300 years ago reveals they lived on a diet of fruit and palm trees – but still struggled to fight off scurvy
