Why do lymphatic vessels form a jigsaw puzzle-like pattern?
The lymphatic system plays a key role in maintaining the body’s fluid balance and supporting immune defences. Lymphatic vessels are […]
Biochemistry
Plant patch can detect stress signals in real time
Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection — before
From dinosaurs to birds: the origins of feather formation
Feathers, essential for thermoregulation, flight, and communication in birds, originate from simple appendages known as proto-feathers, which were present in
Brain imaging reveals surprises about learning
By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, Johns Hopkins University
Unknown microorganisms used marble and limestone as a habitat
In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due
Scientists map neural wiring of vocal circuits in songbirds
Researchers have mapped the long-range synaptic connections involved in vocal learning in zebra finches, uncovering new details about how the
AI food scanner turns phone photos into nutritional analysis
Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value
New ‘shy’ fungus found in old-growth forest
Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is
Thorny skates come in snack and party sizes: After a century of guessing, scientists now know why
When Jeff Kneebone was a college student in 2002, his research involved a marine mystery that has stumped curious scientists