Brain evolution is linked to competition, study in fish suggests

In response to a high-competition environment, Trinidadian killifish evolve larger brains, increasing their fitness and survival…

Chimpanzees synchronize their steps just like humans

A new study has revealed that chimpanzees share a human tendency to unintentionally synchronize their steps…

High entropy alloys: Structural disorder and magnetic properties

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are promising materials for catalysis and energy storage, and at the same time…

Advances in water-splitting catalysts

Engineers have developed a stable water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen generation that could replace expensive iridium…

Secrets of Namibia's fairy circles demystified: Plants self-organize

Scientists have puzzled over the origin of Namibia’s fairy circles for nearly half a century. It…

Chew on this: Personalized health care for mountain gorillas

Chewed plants are helping veterinarians provide personalized health care to wild, endangered mountain gorillas in East…

Smartphone data can help create global vegetation maps

Missing knowledge in the global distribution of plant traits could be filled with data from species…

Serum TDP-43 levels can help to identify common neuropathological changes associated with frontotemporal dementia

A recent study sought to identify FTD patients with TDP-43 accumulation from a large patient cohort,…

High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome

A study found that high aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome. The study…

After 2018 'Woolsey wildfire,' Los Angeles' mountain lions are taking more risks

Los Angeles is known for its movie stars and beaches. It’s also known for being one…