New spatial mechanism for the coexistence of tree species
The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a subject of debate in […]
Biochemistry
Genomics approach to metabolism reveals how reactions flow
Two papers published today in the journal Nature describe a significant advance in understanding the complex functions of the metabolic
Fish teeth show how ease of innovation enables rapid evolution
It’s not what you do, it’s how readily you do it. Rapid evolutionary change might have more to do with
Environment nudges birds to fast, or slow, life lane
Birds worldwide make strategic decisions about how they live based on their environmental conditions. Some live fast, die young, and
New manzanita species discovered, already at risk
A new species of manzanita — a native California shrub famous for its twisted branches and wildfire resilience — has
‘Smarts’ count: Evolution of intelligence
The Beatles said it best: Love is all you need. And according to new research from The Australian National University
Some animals cooperate with members of other species
Some animals are capable of cooperating with members of other species. An interdisciplinary team involving the biologist Eduardo Sampaio from
Giant ice bulldozers: How ancient glaciers helped life evolve
New Curtin University research has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth’s surface and paving the
Heat-stressed reefs may benefit from coral-dwelling crabs
For certain vulnerable corals, help is in the claws of a crab. Reporting in Proceedings Biological Sciences, researchers found that