Tiny medicine combats infections and drug resistance
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed a new technology that can hold an entire course of antibiotics in […]
Biochemistry
Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free environments are vulnerable to Microbially Induced Corrosion (MIC) — a process where microorganisms
Cancer prevalence across vertebrate species decreases with gestation time, may increase with adult mass
Cancer prevalence rates varied widely across vertebrate species and generally increased with higher adult mass and decreased with longer gestation
Harnessing plant odors to revolutionize sustainable agriculture
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are essential airborne signals or odors that enable plants to communicate with other organisms and plants
Plant diversity enhances soil carbon retention
A new study shows that increasing plant diversity in agriculture can be used to improve the carbon sequestration potential of
Human actions likely cause insect color change
New Zealand’s native stoneflies have changed colour in response to human-driven environmental changes, new research shows. Just published in the
Evaluating the link between chemicals and declining insect populations
Few people are fans of stink bugs, mosquitoes, or boll weevils, but insects play a key role in the circle
An individual’s reward-seeking strategy reflects responses to nicotine
Individualistic reward-seeking strategies predict responses to nicotine among mice living in a micro-society, according to a study publishing October 24
Marri trees a lifeline for many native bee species in biodiversity hotspot
New Curtin-led research has revealed Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee