Beware the full moon: Wildlife collisions spike nearly 50% on moonlit roads
The full moon's effect on Earth isn't limited to tides—it may also increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
A recent study from Texas A&M University...
Stressed bees: pessimism in tiny creatures
New research has shown that bees, when stressed, are more likely to make negative choices, much like humans do when they feel down.
Bumblebees, as...
Asteroids may have delivered ingredients for life to Earth
A team of scientists from different countries has found new evidence that asteroids may have delivered the essential ingredients for life to Earth.
Their study,...
Scientists discover 3,775-year-old log that could revolutionize climate change solutions
A team of researchers has discovered a 3,775-year-old log that could help shape future strategies to combat climate change.
Led by Professor Ning Zeng from...
Scientists develop first banana plant resistant to two major diseases
Researchers have successfully developed a banana plant resistant to two of the most harmful diseases affecting bananas: fusarium tropical race 4 (TR4) and black...
How tiny shrews achieve an astonishing 1,020 beats per minute
The tiny shrew holds a remarkable record with a resting heart rate of up to 1,020 beats per minute, which is around 17 beats...
How the brain helps us walk
It only steps in when things go wrong, study finds.
Walking is something most of us do without much thought.
It seems easy to walk and...
How tiny phytoplankton are thriving as the seas warm
A new study has revealed that an "invisible forest" of tiny organisms called phytoplankton is thriving in certain parts of our warming oceans.
Phytoplankton are...
Amazing ‘scuba-diving’ lizards use air bubbles to breathe underwater and escape predators
In a fascinating discovery, scientists have found that a species of small, semi-aquatic lizard from Costa Rica has developed a unique way to survive...
How a nearby supernova left its mark on Earth life
When a massive star explodes as a supernova, it does more than release an extraordinary amount of energy.
Supernovae explosions are responsible for creating some...