How fruit flies lay off the extra salty snacks

Fruit flies are known for their sweet tooth, but new research also indicates they may offer…

Climate change is making plants more vulnerable to disease. New research could help them fight back.

When heat waves hit, they don’t just take a toll on people—the plants we depend on…

Ice Age wolf DNA reveals dogs trace ancestry to two separate wolf populations

An international group of geneticists and archaeologists, led by the Francis Crick Institute, have found that…

Destruction and recovery of kelp forests driven by changes in sea urchin behavior

A dramatic outbreak of kelp-eating sea urchins along the Central Coast of California in 2014, leading…

Fertilizers from composting plants contain large quantities of biodegradable plastics

Composting plants process biowaste into finished compost, which ends up as fertilizer in soils. A study…

Confirmed new fungus has mysterious origins

CABI has confirmed a new species of fungus after the BBC Springwatch show called on Dr.…

Indigenous-led supportive housing can be transformative

Look to any urban center in Canada and you will find First Nations, Métis and Inuit…

The answer to a red fox mystery is in their DNA

Scientists know that Europeans brought red foxes to North America, likely for hunting, while other red…

Unraveling a meteorite mystery reveals solar system origin story

The violent event that likely preceded our solar system’s formation holds the solution to a longstanding…

Study highlights the role of genes inherited from mothers in children's genetic diseases

The development of an embryo is a well-orchestrated string of processes, ensuring correct formation and positioning…