October 28, 2020 By Katarina Zimmer Hakai Magazine
Abnormally long fasts linked to melting sea ice may be pushing polar bears to their limits.
Researchers See Signs of Chronic Stress in Polar Bears’ Blood
Tests for Coronavirus Vaccine Need This Ingredient: Horseshoe Crabs
June 4, 2020 By James Gorman The New York Times
Modern medicine still depends on this animal’s blood to test for bacteria in vaccines. And an alternative test requires further study.