What makes some plant species ‘ripe’ for domestication
Researchers at the University of Southampton have proposed that some wild plant species possess certain attributes which make them more […]
Biochemistry
Polygamy is (not) for the birds
Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist
Uncurling a single DNA molecule and gluing it down helps sharpen images
Most microscopes can only illuminate objects down to a certain size before tiny features blur together. This blurring is known
New fossil discovery sheds light on the early evolution of animal nervous systems
An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating piece of the evolutionary puzzle: how the ventral nerve cord, a
Ash tree variability may offer restoration path post-beetle decimation
The invasive emerald ash borer, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was first found in the United States in
Dense human population is linked to longer urban coyote survival
Tracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural settings, but a new study
Study shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of water
Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access
A fast-moving belly flop: Researchers unveil the unique skills of cricket frogs
Several species have fascinated observers with their abilities to skip side-to-side and leap into the air from the surface of
Chimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria
Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect