60-second Science

Those that eat insects, migrate or usually live in the woods are most likely to fly into buildings that feature a lot of glass.

White-throated sparrows made a change to their familiar call that quickly spread across Canada.

Scientists have found snippets of Native South American DNA in the genomes of present-day Polynesians, and they trace the contact to the year 1150. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Researchers saw a third fewer vehicle collisions with deer, elk, moose and other large mammals in the four weeks following COVID-19 shutdowns in three states they tracked.

Velvety free-tailed bats produce sounds that help them locate insect prey but simultaneously identify them to their companions.

Old, big trees are dying faster than in the past, leaving younger, less biodiverse forests that store less carbon worldwide.

The stomach contents of young great white sharks show that they spend a lot of time patrolling the seafloor for meals.

Political scientists analyzed congressional tweets and observed how Republicans and Democrats responded differently to the virus. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

The gross ecosystem product, or GEP, tries to take into account the contribution of nature to the economy.

Many species are known to have changed their migration routes in response to the changing climate. They now include mule deer and Bewick’s swans.

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about a 70-million-year-old mollusk fossil that reveals years back then had a few more days than we have now.

By hardening the nation’s streets and highways, trucks would use less fuel and spare the planet carbon emissions. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Narwhals, recognizable by their large single tusk, make distinct sounds that are now being analyzed in depth by researchers.

A study of our closest evolutionary relatives finds that the chimp behavior known as lip smacking occurs in the same timing range as human mouths during speech.

Three-dimensional printed coral-like structures were able to support the algae that live in real corals, which could help restore reefs and grow algae for bioenergy production.

Scientists are studying the delicate mucus houses built by creatures called larvaceans to better understand how they live. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

The psychological state of children may need special attention during COVID-19 impacts and isolation.

By sequencing DNA from the dust of dead sea scrolls, scientists were able to glean new clues about the ancient manuscripts. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Right whales, other whales and turtles get caught in lobster trap lines, but fewer lines can maintain the same lobster catch levels.

An expert on climate denial offers tips for inoculating people against coronavirus conspiracy notions.