Paronychia is a type of nail infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, which affects the skin around the nail (called nail folds). It can also occur as a result of ...
Rachael said it was a great way to engage people with New Zealand’s wonderful sea creatures. “We were hosting the 10 th International Crustacean Congress at Te Papa and wanted a unique way to showcase ...
Marine biologists have found a new sea slug that is right at home in the ocean’s deep and dark midnight zone. With a large, gelatinous hood, tail like a paddle, and bright bioluminescence ...
Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers have studied ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant in Europe's forests before modern humans arrived, ...
“We believe that if we can imitate the function of whale poo, we can—over perhaps a 40- or 50-year period—return the ocean’s fish, mammal, and crustacean populations back to where they were 400 years ...