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It takes guts: Fungus living inside cave crickets reveals fungal evolution steps
A research group has found a new fungus from the group called Kickxellomycotina. The fungus, which…
Race against time to find ancient Indigenous carvings on boab trees
Carvings in boab trees are as significant as rock art for Indigenous Australians. Now, there is…
Powerful enzyme that tamps down inflammation holds promise for protecting the eyes in diabetes, premature birth
An enzyme under study to treat certain cancers is also showing promise in reducing the significant…
Children who tell blunt truth, as opposed to lying, are judged more harshly by adults
New findings, out today, suggest children who tell blunt truths such as ‘I don’t want this…
Humor and body image linked
Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of ‘body appreciation’ than those…
Black hole discovered firing jets at neighboring galaxy
A team of astronomers has discovered a unique black hole spewing a fiery jet at another…
Threatened Aldabra giant tortoise genome decoded
They can live for more than 100 years and weigh up to 250 kilograms — Aldabra…
Vast ice sheet facing climate fight on two fronts
The Greenland ice sheet may be more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, new research…
Magnesium ions slow down water dynamics on short length scales
The presence of ions affects the structure and dynamics of water on a multitude of length…