Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA, have discovered that tiger beetles mimic noxious moths’ ultrasonic signals to evade bats, despite lacking chemical defences against them.
Orangutan treats wound with pain-relieving plant
Researchers from Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior have observed a wild orangutan applying a plant with known medicinal properties to a wound, a first for a wild animal
Why can’t robots outrun animals?
Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada are examining the remarkable movement capabilities of animals to advance robotics technology.
These giant, prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth
Researchers from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the USA have redefined the prehistoric giant salmon, Oncorhynchus rastrosus, as having outward-pointing tusks.
Wild bird gestures “after you”
New research from the University of Tokyo reveals that Japanese tits utilise wing gestures for complex communication, challenging beliefs on non-verbal cues in non-human species.
New deep-sea worm discovered at methane seep off Costa Rica
Marine biologist Greg Rouse and his team at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified a new species of deep-sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, near Costa Rica, shedding light on the rich biodiversity of methane seep ecosystems.
Revolutionary elephant iPSC milestone reached in Colossal’s Woolly Mammoth Project
Colossal Biosciences, the pioneer in de-extinction technology, has announced a groundbreaking achievement in the reprogramming of elephant induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), marking a significant step towards the potential resurrection of the woolly mammoth.
Change in gene code may explain how human ancestors lost tails
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, published in the prestigious journal Nature, unveils a genetic insertion shared by apes and humans but absent in monkeys, shedding light on the evolutionary mystery behind the loss of tails in humans.
Five dazzling new species of eyelash vipers discovered in Colombia and Ecuador
Researchers at the Khamai Foundation have identified five new species of eyelash vipers in Colombia and Ecuador, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity and underscoring the need for conservation efforts in these regions.
Brain washing machine: Light-therapy cleanses Alzheimer-causing toxins during sleep
From Higher Education Press 28/09/23 It is well known that sleep is the best medication. However, it is still unknown why the brain recovers better in sleep and whether these processes can be controlled. Recent discoveries have shown that the lymphatic system of the brain is activated during sleep, which contributes to the removal of […]
