Brain size riddle solved as humans exceed evolution trend
The largest animals do not have proportionally bigger brains — with humans bucking this trend — a new study published […]
Biochemistry
Visualizing short-lived intermediate compounds produced during chemical reactions
Immobilizing small synthetic molecules inside protein crystals proves to be a promising avenue for studying intermediate compounds formed during chemical
Coral reefs: Battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate
Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab
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,
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