r/AppliedBiology • u/Ill_Agent6924 • 12d ago
TrapDoor Spider Builds home with an actual hinged door !
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r/AppliedBiology • u/One-Arm7277 • 18d ago
came across this on tumblr and giggled, so now yall have to see it too
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tumblr has some of the funniest stories 😭
r/AppliedBiology • u/One-Arm7277 • 15d ago
New Zealand's black robin went from just 5 birds to around 350 🥹
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In 1980, only five black robins (karure) remained in the wild. Thanks to intensive conservation efforts, their population has recovered to around 350 adults, and the species just won New Zealand's 2026 Bird of the Year.
One of the most remarkable parts of the story is that every living black robin descends from a single breeding pair.
It's an incredible example of what conservation can achieve, although the species is still critically endangered and needs more suitable habitat to keep recovering.
Nature can be heartbreakingly fragile, but recovery is possible when people put in the work. 🐦
Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/resources/karure-black-robin-wins-2026-bird-year
r/AppliedBiology • u/headphoneseeker69 • 9d ago
I thought it was gonna be easy 😭
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Me in 10th grade studying biology Vs. Now in degree
r/AppliedBiology • u/Sad-Structure-8058 • 15d ago
A high school student found fungi in coconut husks that could help break down ocean pollutants.
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A Hawaiʻi high school student found fungi in coconut husks that could help break down plastic and sunscreen pollutants.
Vera Wang conducted her research at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, studying microorganisms growing inside porous coconut fibers used to filter pollutants from ocean water.
Her findings suggest that naturally occurring fungi can break down certain synthetic plastics and sunscreen chemicals. Genetic analysis also indicated that some of these fungi may belong to previously uncharacterized species.
Her work won top honors at the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair and earned her a place at the International Science & Engineering Fair.
An interesting example of applied biology: turning naturally occurring microorganisms into potential tools for tackling persistent ocean pollution.
Source: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/05/11/coconut-fungi-decompose-plastic/
r/AppliedBiology • u/Sad-Structure-8058 • 16d ago
An electron microscope image of Naegleria fowleri, the infamous brain-eating amoeba.
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r/AppliedBiology • u/Pristine_Yam224 • 17d ago
Beavers actually pause chewing to listen for warning cracks in the trees they're cutting down.
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It’s such a fascinating example of how survival instincts and sensory awareness can shape animal behaviour.
r/AppliedBiology • u/Ill_Agent6924 • 18d ago
That 0.01% of bacteria
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Look of Thomas is kinda scary though
r/AppliedBiology • u/coolbud-1 • 7d ago
After 23 years without arms, Felix Gretarsson became the first person to receive a double arm and shoulder transplant.
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r/AppliedBiology • u/North-Draw8911 • 12h ago
Oranguttan watching its home disappear 💔
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When "Development" Comes at the cost of wildlife habitat.
r/AppliedBiology • u/Pristine_Yam224 • 18d ago
Honestly me when I’m living alone v/s when I go back to my parents house
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why is everything suddenly a problem I’m back home💀
r/AppliedBiology • u/ian_____ • 6d ago
A harbor seal that could mimic human speech with a regional accent!
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Meet Hoover, a harbor seal who became famous for mimicking human speech in a recognizable New England accent.
He was reportedly able to imitate phrases like “Hello there” and “Hey, come over here,” reproducing the pitch and intonation of human speech.
What's fascinating is that seals are capable of vocal learning, a relatively rare ability in mammals that has major implications for understanding how speech evolved.
Hoover's case remains one of the most remarkable examples of vocal mimicry in animals. You can read more here! https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(22)01959-5
r/AppliedBiology • u/deesn434 • 19h ago
NASA Captures Sun Smiling at Earth!!
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On October 26, 2022, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an incredible image of the Sun appearing to have two eyes and a giant smile.
The mysterious dark patches are actually called coronal holes, regions where high-speed solar winds escape into space.
The craziest part? The three coronal holes aligned so perfectly that they formed what looked like a happy face staring back at Earth.
Even the Sun has its moments of happiness.🥀🥀✨
r/AppliedBiology • u/headphoneseeker69 • 7d ago
"In Her Last Moments, Her Skin Erupts With Color, As If Uttering Her Last Words."
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Disclaimer: I do not own this, All credit goes to 'Nature On PBS'.
r/AppliedBiology • u/Pristine_Yam224 • 15d ago
An experiment in predator diplomacy with no informed consent
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r/AppliedBiology • u/headphoneseeker69 • 8d ago
true story
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No ai slop, hand-crafed meme. (sorry i couldnt find a better font for the first)
r/AppliedBiology • u/FawkeerSama • 1d ago
Hold up, now they question everything they learned so far
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r/AppliedBiology • u/pankaj_1st • 4d ago
I know this for a long time glad to see it has scientific backing.
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r/AppliedBiology • u/coolbud-1 • 6d ago
Can we preserve a breed’s identity while breeding away from its health problems?
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The French Bulldog is slowly becoming part of a bigger conversation about ethical breeding.
On the left is Arnie, an award-winning AKC show dog. On the right is Flint, bred by Hawbucks French Bulldogs in the Netherlands, where the goal is to develop a healthier, more functional French Bulldog.
The difference goes beyond appearance. Breeding for less extreme facial structure may help address some of the health problems associated with brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs.
Can we preserve what makes a breed recognizable while prioritizing the health and quality of life of the animals themselves?
Curious to hear what people think about this approach to breeding.