Researchers develop higher frame rate scanning tunneling microscopy

Scientists from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences at The University of Tsukuba created scanning…

Four science-based ways to tell if your cat loves you

Even the most devoted cat owners wonder at some point, perhaps waking up in a cold…

In Ethiopia, scientists identify a fossil otter the size of a lion

Scientists have identified a new species of long-extinct otter in Ethiopia that was the size of…

Blueberries and their pollinators aren't native to South Africa but local honey bees can help

Next time you see a bee hovering around a fruit tree, you’re probably witnessing pollination in…

Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols. An anthropologist explains why

Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then get hot.…

Flooding in Pakistan shows that climate adaptation requires international support and regional co-operation

The monsoon flooding in Pakistan has been referred to as a “monsoon on steroids” and described…

The birth of a younger sibling activates long-lasting stress reactions in young bonobos

The birth of a second child is a remarkable experience not only for the parents, but…

Carbon taxation is ecologically more effective and socially equitable than trading of emission allowances

Putting a price on CO₂ emissions and thus making emissions more expensive can make a significant…

Engineering industrial microalgae for producing healthy biological oil

The genetic talents of a marine microalga are now unlocked, to produce medium-chain triacylglycerols, which is…

A fresh look at metals reveals a 'strange' similarity

Our theoretical understanding of the way in which metals conduct electricity is incomplete. The current taxonomy…