Attempting to understand the pollination secrets of the cacao tree

Cacao has long been a sought-after raw material for the worlds food industry. At first glance,…

Researchers reveal novel molecular mechanisms underlying onset of autism

Researchers led by Prof. Xu Zhiheng from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the…

Study confirms high irradiation resistance of high-entropy carbide ceramics

A new study on the irradiation evaluation of high-entropy carbide ceramics (HECCs) has demonstrated their remarkable…

How did visitors experience the domestic space in Pompeii?

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used virtual reality and 3D eye-tracking technology to examine…

What's in store for Europe's tree species?

Scientists supported by the EU-funded FORGENIUS project have presented a new data set showing current and…

Abused children who were adopted did 'significantly better' than those brought up in care

Abused and neglected children who were adopted had significantly better life outcomes compared with children who…

New model could have 'Moneyball'-like impact on baseball players' value

In the movie “Moneyball,” a young economics graduate and a cash-strapped Major League Baseball coach introduce…

Time's up: why Australia has to quit stalling and wean itself off fossil fuels

If the world acts now, we can avoid the worst outcomes of climate change without any…

Growing up in a city can harm your spatial skills

The science fiction film Tron Legacy opens with voice of main character, Kevin Flynn, musing of…

The spider that looks like bird poo—and other amazing (and gross) tricks animals deploy to survive

Animals do all sorts of disgusting things. While these gross behaviours might turn our stomachs, they’re…