Research reveals how stormy conditions affect albatrosses' ability to feed
Researchers used biologging technology to analyse movements, activity patterns and eating habits of two species of Southern Ocean albatrosses to see how they responded to extreme weather. The study...
View ArticleDNA evidence rewrites story of people buried in Pompeii eruption
Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected variations in gender and...
View ArticleDeep-sea corals are home to previously unknown bacteria with extremely small...
A research team has discovered two remarkable species of bacteria in the tissue of two deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. These previously unknown symbionts of the corals have an extremely small...
View ArticleInsect-killing fungi find unexpected harmony in war
A new study reveals that two strains of pathogenic fungi unexpectedly divide insect victims amongst themselves rather than aggressively compete for resources.
View ArticleElephant turns a hose into a sophisticated showering tool
Tool use isn't unique to humans. Chimpanzees use sticks as tools. Dolphins, crows, and elephants are known for their tool-use abilities, too. Now a report highlights elephants' remarkable skill in...
View ArticleMeasurements from 'lost' Seaglider offer new insights into Antarctic ice melting
New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say the study -- the...
View ArticleStudy of mountaineering mice sheds light on evolutionary adaptation
Highland deer mice and their lowland cousins ventured on a simulated seven-week ascent to 6,000 meters. By tracking how the mice responded to cold stress and progressively lower oxygen levels, the...
View ArticleSecret behind the corpse flower's famous stench
A new study on titan arum -- commonly known as the corpse flower for its smell like rotting flesh -- uncovers fundamental genetic pathways and biological mechanisms that produce heat and odorous...
View ArticleWas 'Snowball Earth' a global event? Study delivers best proof yet
A series of rocks hiding around Colorado's Rocky Mountains may hold clues to a frigid period in Earth's past when glaciers several miles thick covered the entire planet.
View ArticleFirst amber find on the Antarctic continent
Roughly 90 million years ago, climatic conditions in Antarctica were suitable for resin-producing trees. Researchers have now made the southernmost discovery of amber in the world.
View ArticleYoung coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching
Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new study.
View ArticleAnti-fatberg invention could help unclog city sewers
Engineers have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.
View Article'Cool' white car headlights more likely to dazzle moths
'Cool' white lights -- such as those in modern car headlights -- endanger moths by causing them to fly erratically, new research shows.
View ArticleSpectacular chimneys discovered in the Dead Sea
Researchers have discovered meter-high chimneys on the floor of the Dead Sea. These are formed by the spontaneous crystallization of minerals from groundwater with an extremely high salt content...
View ArticleLiving microbes discovered in Earth's driest desert
A new technique allows researchers to separate external and internal DNA to identify microbes colonizing the hostile environment of the Atacama Desert.
View ArticleNew research explores volcanic caves, advancing the search for life on Mars
Through the intricate study of lava tubes -- caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down -- an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient...
View ArticleNew fossil reveals the evolution of flying reptiles
A newly discovered pterosaur fossil is shedding light on the evolutionary journey of these ancient flying reptiles. This complete specimen, named Skiphosoura bavarica, provides crucial insights into...
View ArticleSliding seeds can provide insight into devastating landslides and rock...
Researchers study how Champatis roll and bounce down inclines. The authors released a heap of the seeds down an inclined plane while a camera recorded their descent to analyze their speed and the...
View ArticleSmarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to...
Researchers have measured the brain activity of people who had never been to a specific city and then use this brain activity to predict other people's actual visits to places around that city. This...
View ArticleTo design better water filters, engineers look to manta rays
Studying the filter-feeding mechanism of mobula rays, engineers developed a new design for industrial cross-flow water filters. Research shows the filter-feeders strike a natural balance between...
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