Biology
Dishing the dirt on human evolution: Why scientific techniques matter in archaeology
Scientists should seek answers hidden in the dirt using proven and state-of-the-art archaeological science techniques to support new discoveries about...
Do you get the point? – Are dogs or cats more skilled in relying on human pointing gestures?
Dog and cat owners are familiar with the age-old debate: which of the two species is smarter? However, answering this...
Taking antibiotics back in time
In today's medical landscape, antibiotics are pivotal in combatting bacterial infections. These potent compounds, produced by bacteria and fungi, act...
Fungus from Arrakis: New species named after Dune’s giant worms
A new species of stalked puffball, a gasteroid fungus, has been named after the ‘Shai-Hulud’ sandworms of Frank Herbert's iconic...
Identifying Australia’s most elusive birds
University of Queensland scientists have analysed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia’s most elusive...
Brittle stars can learn just fine — even without a brain
DURHAM, N.C. -- We humans are fixated on big brains as a proxy for smarts. But headless animals called brittle...
Unknown animals were leaving bird-like footprints in Late Triassic Southern Africa
Ancient animals were walking around on bird-like feet over 210 million years ago, according to a study published November 29,...
Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making
How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time? In...
Releasing brakes on biocatalysis
How a preservative affects H2-forming biocatalystsCredit: RUB, Marquard How a preservative affects H2-forming biocatalysts Formaldehyde is known as a preservative,...
The venom preceded the stinger: Genomic studies shed light on the origins of bee venom
FRANKFURT. Venoms have developed in many animal groups independently of each other. One group that has many venomous species is...
Historical violence in Tasmania: Victorian collector traded human Aboriginal remains for scientific accolades, study reveals
A Hobart-based solicitor built his reputation as “the foremost scientist in the colony” in the mid-1800’s, despite limited contributions to...
Researchers have applied the theory of semantic information to a realistic model capturing attributes of living systems—and found the critical point where information matters for survival
Living systems—unlike non-living or inanimate objects—use information about their surrounding environment to survive. But not all information from the environment...
Heart over head? Stages of the heart’s cycle affect neural responses
Optimal windows exist for action and perception during the 0.8 seconds of a heartbeat, according to research published November 28th...
14th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria: abstracts published in the Journal of Mitochondria, Plastids, and Endosymbiosis
– The 14th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria, a pivotal event featuring 83 presentations and engaging over 210 participants from...
Alzheimer’s research: New study uncovers previously unknown processes in fat metabolism
New insights into the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease could unlock novel therapeutic approaches and help to prevent the disease. A...
New method identifies bacteria more easily
Far too many antibiotics are used around the world. As a result, bacteria are becoming resistant.Credit: Marie-Laure Olivier, PoreLab, NTNU...
No IKAROS, no antibodies
A cell nucleus is a busy place. Cellular proteins twist and pull DNA, folding the genome into intricate 3D structures...
The jigglings and wigglings of atoms reveal key aspects of COVID-19 virulence evolution
Auburn, AL – Richard Feynman famously stated, “Everything that living things do can be understood in terms of the jigglings...
Quality of tidal mudflats changes in gas extraction area of Wadden Sea
As tidal flats subside due to gas extraction, their composition changes. This is shown in a paper that is published...
Natural products used in Ayurvedic treatments alleviate symptoms of depression in fruit flies
Chronic exposure to stress can lead to the development of depression-like disorders that manifest as a lack of motivation –...
