Biology
Like human, like dog
A study by researchers at the University of Vienna and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna shows that information from...
First observation of rubber-like elasticity in liquid glycerol
It is the first time an elasticity dominating the flow behavior in a Newtonian liquid like glycerol has been observed....
Virginia Tech study reveals reason hellbenders are disappearing
The gigantic, slimy salamanders known as hellbenders, once the apex predators of many freshwater streams, have been in decline for...
Megalodon was no cold-blooded killer
The largest marine predator that ever lived was no cold-blooded killer.Credit: Alex Boersma/PNAS The largest marine predator that ever lived...
New geochemistry research confirms megalodon shark was warm-blooded
William Paterson University PRESS RELEASECredit: Alex Boersma/PNAS William Paterson University PRESS RELEASE EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023, 3:00 PM...
UNF professor & Bureau of Land Management team discover ancient marine reptile fossil, publish ground-breaking evolutionary insight
University of North Florida faculty member Dr. Barry Albright is part of a research team led by the Bureau of...
Would you detour with me? – Well, that depends on the dog breed!
A new study from the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University, showed that dogs may not equally benefit from observing...
Penn State researchers discover one-of-a-kind fish is local to lower Susquehanna
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In an attempt to rescue a rare darter in the lower Susquehanna River, a Penn State...
A new center for cardiovascular communication research
The Max Delbrück Center in Berlin and Heidelberg University will found a new Helmholtz Institute for Translational AngioCardioScience (HI-TAC) in...
Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years ago, was a distinct species...
Large and in charge
Credit: Baylor University Journal Frontiers in Marine Science DOI 10.3389/fmars.2023.1179236 Method of Research Data/statistical analysis Subject of Research Animals Article...
Researchers show how a tumor cell’s location and environment affect its identity
Using 3-D models of ovarian cancer tumors, scientists found differences in gene activity based on where a cell is in...
Study reveals genetic signatures of chickpea’s cultural crossroads
With its nutty flavor and dense nutrient profile, the humble chickpea has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for millennia. From...
Mystery of how leaf-cutting ants gauge leaf portion size revealed
They might not be able to leap tall buildings with a single bound, but leaf-cutting ants are insect superheroes, capable...
‘We’re all Asgardians’: new clues about the origin of complex life
Thor, the legendary Norse god from the mythological city of Asgard, is not alone. According to groundbreaking research published in...
Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon?
More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers....
Do hummingbirds drink alcohol? More often than you think
You may not realize it, but that backyard hummingbird feeder filled with sugar water is a natural experiment in fermentation...
Monarch butterflies are more likely to survive their long migrations if they have more and larger white spots on their wings, possibly because it gives them an aerodynamic advantage
###Credit: Andrew K. Davis, using images courtesy of www.butterfliesofamerica.com with permission, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ### Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0286921 Article Title:...
A roadmap for gene regulation in plants
– By Will FergusonCredit: Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab – By Will Ferguson For the first time, researchers at the Department of...
The surprising path to life: Breaking free from Plate Tectonics
A groundbreaking study published in Nature has challenged the long-held belief that plate tectonics is a prerequisite for the emergence of life...
