Life forms can planet hop on asteroid debris – and survive
Johns Hopkins University study reveals hardy bacteria can endure pressures from asteroid impacts, suggesting interplanetary life transfer.
Bug beats: caterpillars use complex rhythms to communicate with ants
University of Warwick researchers discover caterpillars’ rhythmic signals mimic ant communication, ensuring protection and sustenance.
Oxford team engineer quantum-enabled proteins, opening a new frontier in biotechnology
University of Oxford researchers develop magneto-sensitive proteins, enhancing biomedical imaging and targeted drug delivery techniques.
Scientists discover new type of lion roar, which could help protect the iconic big cats
University of Exeter researchers identify intermediary roar, using AI to enhance accuracy and reduce human bias in monitoring.
Ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain
Southern Cross University research reveals two million years of lead exposure influenced hominid brain development and language.
Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand
University of Reading researchers discover longer thumbs linked to larger neocortex, enhancing primates’ manual dexterity and cognition.
You’ve never seen corn like this before
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory uncovers new stem cell regulators, potentially boosting maize productivity and resilience through advanced research.
Mechanical forces drive evolutionary change
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute uncover how cephalic furrow formation stabilises embryonic tissues in fruit flies.
Spider uses trapped fireflies as glowing bait to attract more prey
Researchers at Tunghai University discover spiders exploit firefly bioluminescence, increasing prey capture by tenfold.
First transfer of behaviour between species through single gene manipulation
Nagoya University researchers enable fruit flies to perform novel courtship behaviours by activating specific neural connections.