‘Space archaeology’ reveals first dynamic history of a giant spiral galaxy
Harvard University researchers trace chemical fingerprints to uncover 12 billion years of galaxy evolution and mergers.
Moby Dick ‘ship sinking’ sperm whales caught headbutting on camera
University of St Andrews researchers capture rare footage of sperm whales headbutting, revealing unexpected social behaviours.
When the Earth moved
Harvard University researchers reveal tectonic plate movements began 3.5 billion years ago using ancient Pilbara rocks.
Fossil X-ray reveals new species of baby dino named after iconic Korean cartoon
University of Texas researchers discover Doolysaurus, a juvenile dinosaur with skull bones, from Korea’s Aphae Island.
A new bird species in Japan
Researchers from Uppsala University identify Tokara Leaf Warbler, genetically isolated for millions of years, facing conservation challenges.
The cactus on your desk is an evolution speed machine
University of Reading researchers discover cacti evolve rapidly, with flower shape changes driving species diversification.
Bull sharks have ‘friends’
University of Exeter researchers discover bull sharks form complex social bonds, preferring interactions with similarly sized peers.
Wolves kill—and ravens remember where
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna reveals ravens’ impressive memory and navigation skills for locating wolf kill sites.
Conditions suitable for life on distant moons
Researchers at LMU and Max Planck Institute explore tidal heating and hydrogen atmospheres sustaining life-supporting conditions.
This odd little plant could help turbocharge crop yields
Researchers at Cornell University discover hornworts’ unique protein component could revolutionise photosynthesis efficiency in staple crops.