Ancient dingo DNA shows modern dingoes share little ancestry with modern dog breeds
A landmark study of ancient dingo DNA revealed that the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia, including those on K’gari, […]
Biochemistry
Groundbreaking study reveals oceanic seabirds chase tropical cyclones
A new study published today in Current Biology, “Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones,” reveals that the rare Desertas Petrels (Pterodroma
Global database reveals large gaps in our knowledge of four-footed animals
Researchers developed TetrapodTraits — a global database of animals with four feet — which can now be applied for better
Study examines tree adaptability to climate change
During his recent yearlong sabbatical, Daniel Laughlin led a study that found trees can sustain life in temperatures higher or
Tackling the challenge of coca plant ID: Wild vs cultivated for cocaine
A new paper published in Molecular Biology and Evolution reveals that it’s not as straightforward as it might seem. Despite
Air pollution harms pollinators more than pests, study finds
Bees and other beneficial bugs are disproportionately harmed by air pollution compared to crop-destroying pests, a new study published in
Early Pyrenean Neolithic groups applied species selection strategies to produce bone artifacts
A study led by researchers from the UAB and the CSIC has revealed that the earliest Neolithic groups to settle
Mapping the world’s fungi from air samples
Only a fraction of nature’s diversity, or species richness, is still known, especially when it comes to insects and fungi,
Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications
The next chapter in the story of headline-making popular obesity drugs may center on the physiological relationship between feeling satisfied