Biodiversity and Conservation Where did flying reptiles come from? Researchers found out that the first flying vertebrates were very closely related to a small dinosaur-like group of animals.
Biodiversity and Conservation What kinds of landscapes keep bees healthy? Scientists wanted to know if various landscape conditions make bumble bees more vulnerable to diseases.
Biology Where did the first people in the Caribbean come from? Scientists used ancient DNA, radiocarbon dating, and archaeological remains to find out where the first people in the Caribbean came from.
Biodiversity and Conservation How do corals spread in the deep sea? Scientists wanted to know how seamounts affect populations of deep sea corals.
Biology How can we use genetic engineering to get rid of malaria for good? Scientists use genetic engineering to modify malaria mosquitoes to prevent females from biting and laying eggs.
Biology How can bacteria stop dengue? Scientists wanted to know if they could use bacteria to reduce mosquitoes’ ability to transmit viruses.
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