Genome studies uncover a new branch in fungal evolution
About 600 seemingly disparate fungi that never quite found a fit along the fungal family tree have been shown to have a common ancestor, according...
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Low-cost sensor records the level of rivers
Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a method that allows the water level of rivers to be monitored around the clock. The cost-effective...
Plants employ chemical engineering to manufacture bee-luring optical devices
Cambridge researchers have shown that plants can regulate the chemistry of their petal surface to create iridescent signals visible to bees. Credit: Edwige Moyroud Cambridge researchers...
Human evolution wasn’t just the sheet music, but how it was played
DURHAM, N.C. -- A team of Duke researchers has identified a group of human DNA sequences driving changes in brain development, digestion and immunity that...
Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers
In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery. Namely, a vital enzyme that...
UNIST celebrates researchers on Highly Cited Researchers 2022 List
Ten UNIST researchers have once again distinguished themselves with inclusion in the prestigious ‘Highly Cited Researchers (HCR)‘ for 2022. This was the highest ever achieved among universities in...
Novel ways to measure glucose levels without drawing blood
A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has reported a new route for measuring blood sugar levels (BGLs) without drawing blood. This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for...
New project to serve biodiversity science to decision-makers
Scientific knowledge is essential for the correct formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and legislation. Within the scope of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030,...
Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles
The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years – but this bounce-back depends heavily on an Egyptian lagoon where many...
Old World flycatchers’ family tree mapped
The European robin’s closest relatives are found in tropical Africa. The European robin is therefore not closely related to the Japanese robin, despite their close...
Researchers identify brain markers of ADHD in children
CHICAGO – Researchers analyzing the data from MRI exams on nearly 8,000 children have identified biomarkers of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a possible role for...
World’s heaviest bird may be self-medicating on plants used in traditional medicine
If you see a great bustard (Otis tarda) in the wild, you’re unlikely to forget it. Massive, colorful, and impossible to mistake, they are the...
NTU Singapore scientists convert waste paper into battery parts for smartphones and electric vehicles
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a technique to convert waste paper, from single-use packaging and bags, and cardboard boxes, into...
Oldest army ant ever discovered reveals iconic predator once raided Europe
Their nomadic lifestyle and ravenous raiding have taken army ants (Dorylinae) to most continents on Earth, but a rare fossil discovery is now offering first...
Of mice and men: Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on the maturing skeleton during adolescence
During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most universal, and sometimes distressing, experiences during adolescence is the development of acne –...