Animals as architects of Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact
Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world — they are its architects. A new study led by Professor […]
Biochemistry
How the brain balances risk and reward in making decisions
Every day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, big and small. Any of these decisions — from the least consequential
Urban environments promote adaptation to multiple stressors
Animal populations from urban areas show significantly higher resilience to stressful environmental conditions. This was found by an international team
Worm study shows hyperactivated neurons cause aging-related behavioral decline
A study of nematodes by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has found that aging-related decline in brain function is
Bio-hybrid drone uses silkworm moth antennae to navigate using smell
Conventional drones use visual sensors for navigation. However, environmental conditions like dampness, low light, and dust can hinder their effectiveness,
Repeated invasions shape NZ’s bird life
New University of Otago — Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows Aotearoa has been increasingly accepting new bird species from around
Sweet molasses feed key to understanding grazing behavior in cattle
Researchers tempted grazing cattle with sweet molasses feed to discover whether cows would roam far and wide to graze or
Wild fish can recognize individual divers
For years, scientific divers at a research station in the Mediterranean Sea had a problem: at some point in every
Designing antivirals for shape-shifting viruses
Viruses, like those that cause COVID-19 or HIV, are formidable opponents once they invade our bodies. Antiviral treatments strive to