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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NATURE PHOTO: The wren hangs in the air like a hummingbird

Biologist Rein Kuresoo discusses the diverse bird flocks that inhabit Estonian forests during winter, emphasizing their vocalizations.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'Project Hail Mary' Review: Ryan Gosling and an alien attempt to save the planet in fun space adventure

The review praises 'Project Hail Mary' as a well-crafted sci-fi film featuring Ryan Gosling as a biologist on a mission to save Earth from a dying sun.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist is moved to see in the wild birds she helped breed to save from extinction

A biologist expressed deep emotion upon seeing parakeets she helped raise for conservation efforts in the wild.

Mar 19 • 13:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Josipa Nemet on the podcast 'Željka Markić & Narod.hr': Childhood defense systems have failed

In a recent podcast episode, biochemist and molecular biologist Josipa Nemet discussed the shortcomings of childhood defense systems and the impact of ideology on public policies.

Mar 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Bomb Error / Few ideologies have killed more people than the theses of Paul Ehrlich

Famed biologist Paul Ehrlich, known for his alarmist views on overpopulation, passed away at the age of 93, with his predictions largely regarded as misguided.

Mar 18 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The man who lost the most famous bet in history

Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich, known for his dire predictions about overpopulation and global catastrophe, became a notable figure but ultimately found his forecasts to be incorrect.

Mar 18 • 07:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Can work be separated from character? Robert Trivers, one of the most important evolutionary thinkers, has died

Robert Trivers, a prominent evolutionary biologist, has passed away at the age of 83, prompting reflection on the separation of an individual's work from their personal character.

Mar 17 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pink river dolphin found in canal in Belém; 'totally unusual situation,' says biologist

A pink river dolphin was discovered in an urban canal in Belém, causing curiosity and concern among local residents and prompting a rescue effort.

Mar 17 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Why do birds sing early in the morning? To avoid rush hour, says biologist

A biologist explains that birds sing early in the morning to avoid competing with urban noise during peak hours.

Mar 16 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Biologist: After 42 years of work, I thought I had earned my pension. Then the government changed the rules

A biologist laments changes to pension rules that affect her eligibility for full benefits, sparking a debate in Denmark as elections approach.

Mar 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist captures 'army' of ants protecting insects in exchange for food; VIDEO

A biologist in Brazil filmed ants defending a type of insect known as a 'soldier', showcasing a unique mutualistic relationship.

Mar 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Invisible to the naked eye: slow-motion video reveals the 'secret' of the orchid bee

A biologist captures an extraordinary slow-motion video showcasing the unique pollination behavior of the orchid bee in Campinas, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 18:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REIN KURESOO ⟩ Of course, the injured half will react – their spin was made visible

Biologist Rein Kuresoo emphasizes that the play 'Where are you?' successfully brought the spin of the forestry industry to a wider audience.

Mar 10 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There Is No Way to Have Peace For the Scientist Who Sees Attack Where There Are Questions

The article critiques a colleague's defense of a biologist against scrutiny in medical research, emphasizing the need for rigorous ethical standards in experimental interventions.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

He met with Donald Tusk. He declared that he wants to be Polish

Victor Ambros, a molecular biologist of Polish descent, is considering obtaining Polish citizenship as a tribute to his family and heritage.

Mar 9 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

"It seems that female scientists have to work much harder," says a biologist awarded by Capes

Gabriela Dias Noske, a young biologist, discusses the challenges faced by women in science, illustrating her experiences with gender bias in academic environments.

Mar 8 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Love for biology started in school, says researcher leading 3D skin project in Rio

Serbian biologist Vanja Dakic shares her journey of moving to Brazil for her PhD and leading a project that produces 3D skin models for cosmetic testing.

Mar 8 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Passion for ants led researcher to the direction of the Biological Institute in SP

Ana Eugênia Campos, a dedicated biologist, has been leading the Instituto Biológico in São Paulo since 2019, focusing on research related to plant and animal health and environmental protection.

Mar 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I have already boarded ships with 150 men and 3 women', says Brazilian finalist for the biggest environmental conservation award

Camila Domit, a Brazilian marine biologist, is a finalist for the prestigious Whitley Award, recognized for her environmental conservation efforts.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Article about polylaminin has errors and will be revised, says researcher to newspaper

Biologist Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio announces that errors in a pre-print article on polylaminin as a treatment for spinal cord injury will be corrected before resubmission to scientific journals.

Mar 7 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From fawn to hawks: volunteer biologist cares for wildlife and turns her home into a sanctuary in RS

A biologist transforms her home in Alegrete, Brazil, into a temporary wildlife rehabilitation center, caring for various injured or orphaned animals.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Russia to Ushuaia, from the Arctic to Antarctica: the marine biologist dedicating her life to telling about the southern whales

The article profiles a marine biologist who travels from Russia to Ushuaia studying southern whales and emphasizing their ecological importance.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: biologist catches fish over 2 meters in a river in MT and goes viral on social media

A video featuring biologist Israel Moreno Ferreira Silva catching a two-meter-long pirarucu fish in Brazil has gone viral on social media.

Mar 4 • 18:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The More You Share, the Bigger It Gets [A Romantic Study by Lee Deahan]

The article discusses the collaborative efforts between evolutionary biology scholars from Korea and Japan, highlighting a meeting in Taiwan to celebrate the centenary of a prominent Japanese evolutionary biologist.

Mar 1 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fruit consumed by elderly intubated in ICU in Acre is toxic and hallucinogenic, says biologist

A 69-year-old man is in intensive care after consuming a highly toxic and hallucinogenic fruit with his family in Brazil, leading to severe health complications.

Feb 28 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why did the jaguar give up? Biologist analyzes video of attack on anteater in the Pantanal

A jaguar's surprising retreat in a video depicting its attempted attack on an anteater highlights the complexities of predator-prey dynamics in the wild.

Feb 27 • 17:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Severo Ochoa and his most human phrase after losing his wife: 'A woman can change the life trajectory of a man; now life without her is not life'

Severo Ochoa, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, expressed profound grief and reflection after the death of his wife, highlighting her significant impact on his life and career.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU’s tech ban, China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights

The article discusses significant recent developments in science, particularly highlighting the EU's ban on collaboration with Chinese organizations in critical technologies and the return of a prominent biologist to China.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Reporter Flávia Cintra hugs biologist Tatiana Sampaio, researcher leading studies on polylaminin

Reporter Flávia Cintra shares an emotional moment with biologist Tatiana Sampaio during a segment on the substance polylaminin, which offers hope for those with spinal cord injuries, going viral on social media.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist records the birth of more than 15 baby lizards after rescue in SC: 'One of the most unprecedented things I've witnessed'; VIDEO

A biologist in Santa Catarina documented the birth of over 15 baby teiú lizards after rescuing their eggs from a concerned resident's backyard.

Feb 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer Richard Rasmussen has UTV vehicle seized in AM during expedition on Transamazon; VIDEO

Biologist and digital influencer Richard Rasmussen had his UTV seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil during a live broadcast while waiting for a ferry on the BR-319 highway.

Feb 22 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Porcupine seen in a tree in the interior of SP; biologist explains the animal's habits

A porcupine was spotted by a local resident in a tree in Tatuí, SP, sparking interest in its habits and habitat.

Feb 21 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Polylaminin and Tatiana Sampaio go viral on social media, but fall well below Virginia, says survey

Biologist Tatiana Sampaio has gained 16 million interactions on social media, receiving significant attention for her research on polylaminin, a protein aimed at aiding spinal cord injury regeneration.

Feb 20 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parana researcher is a finalist for the 'Oscar of conservation' for a project that protects marine fauna in partnership with traditional communities

Brazilian marine biologist Camila Domit is a finalist for the Whitley Awards 2026 for her conservation work with endangered dolphin species.

Feb 20 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Photographer experiences a magical moment filming the largest eagle in the world, nearly extinct, in the Pantanal

A biologist captures an emotional moment when spotting a Harpy Eagle, considered the largest eagle on the planet, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Feb 19 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

24-year-old biologist run over by a cleaning truck during Carnival is buried in Salvador

A 24-year-old biologist named Alice Contreiras was buried in Salvador after being tragically killed by a cleaning truck during Carnival festivities.

Feb 17 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The generation changing medicine: The 28-year-old Greek biologist behind new therapy and the next battle against cancer

Andreas Metousis, a 28-year-old Greek biochemist, is pioneering critical research in the fight against rare, deadly diseases during his PhD at the Max Planck Institute.

Feb 17 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist and student from Ufba: learn who the young woman was that was run over by a cleaning truck during the Salvador Carnival circuit

Alice Contreiras, a 24-year-old biologist and post-graduate student, tragically died after being struck by a cleaning truck during the Carnival festivities in Salvador.

Feb 16 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘What did they do to you, Marcio?’: biologist has been missing for a month after traveling from Manta to Palmar for work

A biologist named Joshua Marcelo Cedeño León has been missing for over a month following a work-related trip.

Feb 13 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Douglas Hanahan, biologist: 'We do not need a total cure, we need cancer without disease'

Douglas Hanahan discusses the evolution of cancer research and the need for managing cancer as a chronic disease rather than seeking a complete cure.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US

Computational biologist Bao Zhirong has returned to China from the US to lead research at SUSTech after 30 years abroad.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Authorities allowed the destruction of a protected species, says biologist: 'The flying squirrel has been killed'

A biologist has expressed frustration over the death of a flying squirrel due to a deforestation project in Jyväskylä, as investigations are underway to determine if a conservation crime has occurred.

Feb 10 • 04:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We do not protect mushrooms adequately today, although they bind billions of tons of CO₂, says the winner of the 'environmental Nobel'

The article discusses the crucial role of mycorrhizal fungi in carbon exchange with plants and their implications for CO₂ emissions, featuring insights from environmental biologist Toby Kiers.

Feb 9 • 21:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Anna Blix is frustrated over different expectations for fathers and mothers. As a biologist, I must protest.

Biologist Anna Blix criticizes cultural biases that create unequal expectations for fathers and mothers.

Feb 9 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Thousands of fish appear dead in Barra da Tijuca, and biologist points to disposal after fishing as the main hypothesis

Thousands of dead corvina fish were found on the Barra da Tijuca beach, raising environmental concerns and prompting investigations into the cause.

Feb 9 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Can house plants save us? The new novel 'Ascension' tells about the struggling planet Earth

The article discusses the recent sci-fi novel 'Ascension' by Martin MacInnes, which explores themes of human loneliness and the connection with nature through the story of a young biologist.

Feb 8 • 05:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

The Robber Story "Cat Kingdom" Offers Swindles and Tricks in a Stigmatized Sweden

The article discusses the quirky narrative of "Cat Kingdom," which features an unemployed model builder and a conspiracy-minded marine biologist in a retrospective look at a peculiar Sweden filled with oddities.

Feb 6 • 08:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

That’s a wrasse! Rare fish spotted for first time since 2009 in kelp forest in Western Australia

Marine biologist Océane Attlan spotted the rare Braun’s wrasse fish for the first time since 2009 in a Western Australia kelp forest.

Feb 6 • 02:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the forest and under rain, biologist has rare encounter with the largest eagle on the planet in Pantanal

A biologist captured rare footage of the harpy eagle, the largest raptor in the Americas, during a monitoring expedition in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Feb 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Josefina Castellví, a biologist and oceanographer who led the first Spanish base in Antarctica, passed away in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 08:40 UTC

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