What’s quieter than a fish? A school of them
Swimming in schools makes fish surprisingly stealthy underwater, with a group able to sound like a single fish.
The new findings by Johns Hopkins University...
Scientists uncover the secrets of tardigrades’ incredible radiation survival
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have made a fascinating discovery about tardigrades, tiny creatures known for their extraordinary ability...
Scientists bring 60-year-old algae to life
Researchers at Åbo Akademi University in Finland have made a groundbreaking discovery by bringing back to life microalgae cells that had been dormant for...
Study finds gene that regulates flower and fruit growth in peas
Researchers have made an exciting discovery that could significantly boost the production of peas, chickpeas, lentils, and beans, which are crucial for our diets...
AI reads life’s code: the new frontier in vaccine development
In a new step, scientists at Princeton University, led by machine learning expert Mengdi Wang, have taken artificial intelligence (AI) into a new realm:...
Matador bugs wave red flags to deter predators
In the lush surroundings of Gamboa, Panama, a team of scientists embarked on an intriguing experiment involving crickets, matador bugs, and the keen-eyed motmots.
The...
Study reveals animals coexist with humans by mastering risk assessment
This fascinating study delves into the adaptability and survival strategies of great-tailed grackles in urban environments, shedding light on how animals can thrive amidst...
The hidden gems of Florida: the plight of scrub mints
In the unique landscapes of Florida, there's a little-known story unfolding that concerns the fate of some of the planet’s most endangered plants: the...
Identifying poison ivy gets trickier with plant variability, shows study
The saying "leaves of three, let it be" is a well-known advice to avoid the itchy wrath of poison ivy. However, this catchy rhyme...
Genome discovery sheds new light on bird evolution
Decoding the avian family tree has always been a complex puzzle for scientists, not least because birds, the descendants of dinosaurs that survived the...