Tracey Peake

Dec 2, 2025

Researchers Confirm New Rickettsia Species Found in Dogs

A new Rickettsia species, dubbed Rickettsia finnyi, is associated with symptoms similar to those of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs, but has not yet been found in humans. 

Nov 18, 2025

A ‘Problem’ Leads to Potential Solutions for Injured Reptiles

Savannah Dunn tells us what she learned about treating snakes during her time with the Turtle Rescue Team. 

Nov 17, 2025

PRRSV Vaccine Effectiveness Linked to T Cell Response

The effectiveness of current vaccines against PRRSV is due to the response of T cells against the disease, rather than the production of antibodies. 

Nov 12, 2025

Hourly Weather Data Reveals Climate Trends in U.S.

Over the past forty years, parts of the northeast have lost almost 1 1/2 weeks of temperatures below freezing, while portions of some states in the Gulf and Southwest have gained almost 1 1/2 weeks of temperatures that cause heat stress. 

Nov 6, 2025

Study: Composite Metal Foam Could Lead to Safer Hazmat Transportation

Composite metal foam can withstand tremendous force – enough to punch a hole in a railroad tank car – at much lower weight than solid steel. 

Oct 30, 2025

Nanotyrannus Confirmed: Dueling Dinosaurs Fossil Rewrites the Story of T. rex

A complete Nanotyrannus skeleton has just ended one of paleontology’s longest-running debates. 

Oct 27, 2025

High Levels of Short-Chain PFAS Found in Wilmington Residents’ Blood

High levels of ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in blood samples taken from Wilmington, N.C. residents between 2010-2016. 

Oct 21, 2025

Increasing Heat is Super-Charging Arctic Climate and Weather Extremes

A “pushing and triggering” mechanism has has driven the Arctic climate system to a new state, which will likely see consistently increased frequency and intensity of extreme events across the atmosphere, ocean and cryosphere this century. 

Oct 6, 2025

Setting Health Standards for Sharks

How do veterinarians know what the health standards are for sharks? 

Sep 24, 2025

Study Challenges Theory Behind N.C. Blue Crab Decline

There are plenty of juvenile blue crabs in Pamlico Sound, so where are the adults? 

Sep 17, 2025

‘Teen’ Pachycephalosaur Butts Into Fossil Record

A young pachycephalosaur provides answers to questions about what they might have done with those cranial domes. 

Sep 10, 2025

Precise Imaging Technique Confirms Hemoglobin Preservation in Dinosaur Bone

Researchers use Resonance Raman imaging to confirm the presence of hemoglobin in dinosaur remains. 

Sep 8, 2025

‘Re-Entrant’ Mixing Behavior in Organic Solar Cells Necessitates New Modeling Approach

Researchers find that some solar cells have a more complex phase behavior than previously assumed. 

Sep 3, 2025

Researchers Identify Gene Associated With Deadly Heart Disease in Golden Retrievers

Researchers identify genetic variant associated with heart disease previously thought rare in dogs. 

Aug 18, 2025

Model Reroutes Livestock Trucks to Reduce Risk of Infection

Truck rerouting model shows at least 42% reduction in infection exposure between pig farms.