Framework uncovers what makes large numbers of 'squishy' grains start flowing in biological processes
3:00pm By NULLResearchers Samuel Poincloux (currently at Aoyama Gakuin University) and Kazumasa A. Takeuchi of the…Mathematical modeling reveals the explosive secret of the squirting cucumber
3:00pm By NULLA team led by the University of Oxford has solved a mystery that has intrigued scientists for…First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year
2:37pm By NULLScientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England said…Tick tubes help reduce the parasites on mice, but time and frequency matter
2:28pm By NULLTicks are a nuisance across many areas of the U.S., capable of spreading harmful pathogens to both…The Amborella genome: A window into the origins of plant sex and reproduction
2:22pm By NULLPlant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a…The whole story of human evolution, from ancient apes via Lucy to us, in one long read
2:20pm By NULLIn pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe.…Scientists develop AI tool for personalized phage therapy as a targeted alternative to antibiotics
1:32pm By NULLWith the rapid development of antibiotics in the 1930s, phage therapy—using viruses known as…Exploring life at its simplest: Scientists create a 'minimal cell membrane' with just two lipids
1:12pm By NULLLipids, or fats, are essential to life. They form the membranes around cells, protecting them from…Long-term study reveals warming climates threaten Florida scrub-jay
1:06pm By NULLBecause of warmer winters, Florida scrub-jays are now nesting one week earlier than they did in…Cyanobacterial circadian clock uses an AM radio-like mechanism to control cellular processes
1:00pm By NULLCyanobacteria, an ancient lineage of bacteria that perform photosynthesis, have been found to…Wood ants that actively combat plant diseases could be used in organic apple orchards
12:50pm By NULLThe small industrious wood ant can do more than just build high nests in spruce forests. A newly…Fuji apple study finds genetic mechanisms behind high-yield trees
12:10pm By NULLApples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100…Researchers pioneer method to detect dehydration in plants
12:05pm By NULLHave you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you're not watering them…Hidden pocket in human bitter taste receptor discovered
11:56am By NULLA new study describes an exciting discovery that changes the way we understand human bitter taste…Research on key host pathways has implications for Ebola and beyond
11:41am By NULLMortality rates from Ebola outbreaks can be as high as 90%, according to the Centers for Disease…EcoCommons Australia: A powerful new tool for ecological modeling
10:24am By NULLThe ecological modeling platform EcoCommons Australia is transforming biodiversity protection and…Bird divorce rates may be linked to fluctuations in rainfall
10:22am By NULLA 16-year study on a closed population of Seychelles warblers (Acrocephalus sechellensis) on Cousin…Decoding the cellular basis of floral fragrance
9:59am By NULLFloral fragrances are nature's allure, enticing pollinators and helping plants adapt to…Molecular morphers: DNA-powered gels shape-shift on command
9:24am By NULLJohns Hopkins engineers have developed gel strips that change shape when given chemical instructions…Researchers create high-resistant starch rice by impaired amylopectin synthesis
9:17am By NULLRice is one of the most important staple crops and an excellent starch-provider. Resistant starch…
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