Politicians believe voters to be more conservative than they really are

In Germany, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won a district council election for the first…

Elephants that once threatened Rome could help save their descendants

Ivory from an ancient shipwreck off Spain is providing data that might aid conservation of modern…

Birds and honey badgers could be cooperating to steal from bees in parts of Africa

The honeyguide bird loves beeswax, but needs help breaking open bees’ nests to get it. So…

Why red fire ants and yellow crazy ants have given themselves a green light to invade Australia

Two of the worst ant pests on the planet are invading Australia. Red imported fire ants…

A seed survival story: How trees keep 'friends' close and 'enemies' guessing

Around the globe, forests are facing unprecedented challenges. They’re grappling with wildfires, diseases, droughts and deforestation.…

Photonic chip enables faster and more energy-efficient artificial intelligence programs

The data centers and high-performance computers that run artificial intelligence programs, such as large language models,…

Sociogenomics: The intricate science of how genetics influences sociology

Humans contain multitudes. Each person on the planet contains enough DNA to stretch to Pluto—several times. …

Unveiling the origins of merging black holes in galaxies like our own

Black holes, some of the most captivating entities in the cosmos, possess an immense gravitational pull…

'Designer' tubulins help crack the tubulin code

Tubulin is a protein that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of cells.…

How do ceramic particles strengthen metallic copper?

Publishing in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, scientists from Jilin University and Edith Cowan University…