Mid-Pleistocene climate change may have shaped hominin development and dispersal
Dec 3, 2024, 9:20 am By NULLA multi-institutional team of evolutionary specialists, climatologists and sociologists has found…How did human brains get so big? The answer could be in our gut
Dec 3, 2024, 9:20 am By NULLBrain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained…Stranded sea turtles in critical condition wash along Cape Cod beaches
Dec 3, 2024, 8:03 am By NULLAfter a rash of stranded turtles on Massachusetts shores in the last week, the New England Aquarium…Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity
Dec 3, 2024, 5:00 am By NULLPlant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related…Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
5:26pm By NULLA Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of…Rare whitefly fossils found in New Zealand shed light on ancient forest life
5:07pm By NULLNewly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the human eye but have been…Nutrients related to vitamin B12 influence microbial growth and reshape soil microbiomes, research finds
4:42pm By NULLCommunities of microbes (microbiomes), particularly in soils, can be startlingly diverse, with as…Zebrafish study provides new insights into spinal column development
3:52pm By NULLNorthwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details about how the spinal column forms in…Climate change could bring more severe bacterial infections, including in corals
3:51pm By NULLCould the fungal apocalypse of The Last of Us have roots in reality? A new UBC study published in…Plasmodesmata study uncovers plant cell growth mechanism
3:33pm By NULLChannels in plant cell walls, called plasmodesmata, provide molecules with a bridge to move between…Climate-friendly farming: Scientists find feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions by almost 40%
3:00pm By NULLSeaweed is once again showing promise for making cattle farming more sustainable. A study by…Digital technologies help increase productivity and reduce agricultural impacts, researchers find
2:57pm By NULLGrowers of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.), potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and sweet potatoes (Ipomoea…Tasty, airy baked goods with culinary foam made from peas
2:49pm By NULLCulinary foam made from the whites of chicken eggs makes baked goods light and airy. In the LeguFoam…Researchers cultivate new variety of edible lily
2:47pm By NULLRecently, a new variety of edible lily, the "Zhongbai No. 1," bred by the Northwest Institute of…Physics-based modeling identifies cross-pollination vulnerabilities for hemp farms
2:43pm By NULLJust how far can grains of pollen travel and how much unintended damage can these miniscule…Researchers discover how chromosomes measure themselves in preparation for division
2:22pm By NULLDuring meiosis, the cell division process central to sexual reproduction, all chromosomes must…An example of 'good enough' in evolution: Female locusts' digging valves wear out after completing their task
2:21pm By NULLResearchers at Tel Aviv University examined the mechanical wear of digging valves located at the tip…20-year study in Congo's largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos
1:46pm By NULLScientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place…Peroxisomal protein boosts plant immunity to thrive under environmental stress
1:46pm By NULLSalicylic acid is vital for protecting plants from pathogens, but its synthesis remains unclear. A…Novel organoid mimics all three key cell types of pancreas to offer a view of early fetal development
12:55pm By NULLResearchers from the Organoid group (previously Clevers group) at the Hubrecht Institute have…
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