Super enzyme breaks down testosterone in some male ruffs for female disguise
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence in Germany discovered some ruff morphs degrade excess testosterone in their bloodstream for strategic mating.
Ants beat humans in collaborative geometric puzzle
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science discovered that large ant groups can outperform humans at complex tasks, challenging assumptions about collective intelligence.
Oyster blood kills lung infection bacteria, enhances antibiotics up to 32x – new discovery
Researchers from Southern Cross University in Australia find a protein in Sydney Rock Oyster hemolymph enhances antibiotics by disrupting bacteria’s protective biofilms.
In chimpanzees, peeing is contagious
Researchers at Kyoto University found lower-ranking chimpanzees more likely to urinate when others do, suggesting a social element to bathroom breaks.
This metaphorical cat is both dead and alive – and it will help quantum engineers detect computing errors
University of New South Wales in Australia has unveiled an “atomic cat” with seven lives, harnessing antimony’s eight spin states for a sturdier path towards quantum computing.
Deep learning designs proteins against deadly snake venom
Scientists at the University of Washington have used AI to develop stable proteins that neutralise three-finger snake toxins.
New giant sea bug named after Darth Vader tastes better than lobster
Researchers have discovered a huge deep sea isopod, weighing over a kilogram and up to 32.5 cm in length, which has become a Vietnamese delicacy in recent years.
An earful of gill: Stem cell study points to the evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear
Scientists at the University of Southern California reveal fish-like genetic enhancers guiding mammalian ear cartilage formation, tracing origins to ancient gills.
Mini VR googles for mice unlock neuronal insights
Cornell University researchers built low-cost VR headsets for mice using smartwatch displays to help track brain activity.
Rats on cocaine: When aversion is not enough
Scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso found that even bitterness failed to deter rats from self-administering cocaine.