Scientists have achieved a rhinoceros pregnancy, through in vitro fertilization or IVF, an innovative technique that could be the key to saving the northern white rhino..
See what’s new about these dogs, plants, and ancient fossils
Scientists uncovered the dogs’ screening skills, the plants’ gift for camouflage, and the true identity of an amphibian beautifully preserved in amber.
ByDina Fine Maron andHicks Wogan
Published February 9, 2021
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Scientists are training working dogs to detect COVID-19–related compounds in human sweat. Sniffers such as Floki, an English springer spaniel at Australia’s University of Adelaide, could be deployed to airports, hospitals, and other facilities worldwide to help screen for the virus. Hicks Wogan
Fritillaria delavayi plant bulbs for use in traditional medicine. A recent study found some