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Where do invasive species spread and why? Researchers take a new approach to finding the answer
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Science makes it difficult for scientists to simulate spreads and predict where they will go next, as invasive species (such as spotted tilapia) are constantly moving. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will dig deeper to understand why certain locations are susceptible to invasions by non-native plants and animals, and…
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Physics
Fiber image transmission technology has been developed for minimal invasive endoscopes
Schematic diagram of a fiber-integrated miniature DN2 for all optical image transport via MMF. Credit: Nature Photonics (2025). doi:10.1038/s41566-025-01621-4 Optical fibers are fundamental components of modern science and technology due to their inherent advantages, providing efficient and secure media for applications such as Internet communication and big data transmission. Compared to single mode fiber (SMF), multimode fiber (MMFS) can support…
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Invasive pike uses marine corridors to establish new territory in Alaska
An exotic species of northern pike caught in Vogel Lake on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula is on display. Credit: Rob Massengill, Alaska Department of Fish and Game According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, northern pike are invading freshwater habitats in southcentral Alaska through saltwater. Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska Department of…
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The conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native habitats
Wild rabbits are endangered in their native Europe. In other parts of the world, such as Australia, this species has been introduced and is present in large numbers. Credit: Alexis Lours Introduced species introduced by humans are one of the main causes of global species decline, and were partly responsible for 60% of species that have gone extinct around the…
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Nanotechnology
Light-activated drug-loaded liposomes show potential for minimally invasive glaucoma treatment
Credit: CC0 Public Domain More than 4 million people in the United States have glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, and while there is currently no cure, there are ways to prevent vision loss through early detection and…
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Researchers study the effects of phosphorus and irradiance on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata
Chromolaena odorata. Credit: Vengolis/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Resource competition is an important factor influencing the success of alien plant invasions, and environmental factors influence the outcome of competition between exotic and native plants. Chromolaena odorata is listed as one of China’s major invasive species, threatening the country’s biodiversity, agriculture, and forestry. In a study published in BMC Plant Biology, researchers…
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