Insects harbor over a thousand genes from microbes, which help them survive

Hundreds of millions of years ago, microbes and plants might have given insects an evolutionary advantage…

'Black hole police' discover a dormant black hole outside our galaxy

A team of international experts, renowned for debunking several black hole discoveries, have found a stellar-mass…

Robot dog learns to walk in one hour

Like a newborn animal, a four-legged robot stumbles around during its first walking attempts. But while…

Cooperation among strangers has increased since the 1950s

Despite common concerns that the social fabric is fraying, cooperation among strangers has gradually increased in…

When natural disaster strikes, these Americans may not be ready

A new national study shows which Americans are least likely to be prepared to take necessary…

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

Most parents overlook simple steps to protect children’s eyes. Click here for original story,…

Prognosis of prostate cancer patients improved

Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer. Researchers have now discovered a faster and easier…

Bees boost crops and could steady food prices

More than 200 experiments comparing yields of crop plants with an without insect pollination analyzed, revealing…

Over half of threatened species require targeted recovery actions

The world’s governments are presently negotiating a Global Biodiversity Framework, containing goals and targets for saving…

Anti-rejection medication and immunotherapy kicks cancer and protects kidney transplants

Adding immunotherapy to standard anti-rejection medication could change the lives of thousands of kidney transplant patients…