What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF research news for the day of May 11, 2022

Wed, 11 May 2022
More than 1 in 5 reptile species are threatened with extinction

But many likely benefit from efforts to save other animals

Conservation efforts for other animals have likely helped protect many reptile species, according to a new study led by scientists at NatureServe and other organizations. The study, …

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Wed, 11 May 2022
Dynamic rivers contribute to Amazon’s rich bird diversity

Genome-based study finds new bird species at high risk of imminent extinction

One of the most contentious questions in evolutionary biology is: how did the Amazon become so rich in species? A new study focused on birds examines how the movements of rivers in the Amazon have …

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