Spotted lanternflies in the US are living longer–and cities may be helping them spread
Spotted lanternflies — invasive insects that first landed in the United States a decade ago — are emerging earlier and […]
Biochemistry
That’s no straw: Hummingbirds evolved surprisingly flexible bills to help them drink nectar
Hummingbird bills — their long, thin beaks — look a little like drinking straws. The frenetic speed at which they
Mangroves save $855 billion in flood protection globally, new study shows
Mangroves have been shown to provide $855 billion in flood protection services worldwide, according to a new study from the
The secret to our big brains might be in our gut
Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy
After decades of plantation agriculture, coconut palms dominate over half of Pacific atoll forests
Coconut palms are king throughout the tropics, serving as the foundation for human lives and cultures across the Pacific Ocean
Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83 percent in airports, study finds
At airports, frequently disinfecting surfaces, mask-wearing and antimicrobial surface coatings can all help prevent the spread of norovirus, according to
Climate-ready crop | ScienceDaily
A team from the University of Illinois has engineered potato to be more resilient to global warming showing 30% increases
DNA of 1,000 year-old maize sheds light on origins of globally important food crop
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of
Scientists develop coral-inspired material to revolutionize bone repair
Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing