New study indicates limited water circulation late in the history of Mars

A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has investigated a meteorite from Mars using…

Study of zebrafish ovaries reveals new structure vital for normal egg development

It is humbling to realize that we humans share about 70% of our genes with zebrafish.…

Study reveals evolution of crab group Thoracotremata

Thoracotremata (Brachyura, Decapoda) is the most derived crab group, encompassing 1,248 extant species. It currently comprises…

How to brainstorm brilliant ideas in teams without sliding into 'groupthink'

Creativity is among the most in-demand skills in the workplace. Click here for original…

Cilia on coral reef polyps found to generate horizontal currents

A large international team of researchers has found that cilia on coral reef polyps generate horizontal…

A shrinking fraction of the world's major crops goes to feed the hungry, with more used for nonfood purposes

Rising competition for many of the world’s important crops is sending increasing amounts toward uses other…

Week in images: 09-13 May 2022

Week in images: 09-13 May 2022 Discover our week through the lens Click…

How dragonflies right themselves when dropped upside down

A trio of researchers, two with Cornell University, the other with Howard Hughes Medical Institute, has…

Fly far, fly true

Image: Fly far, fly true Click here for original story, Fly far, fly true …

Hubble Captures Giant Elliptical in the Head of the Serpent

This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image spotlights the giant elliptical galaxy, UGC 10143, at the…