Birds use social networks to pick opponents

Knowing when to fight and when to flee is a big part of many animal societies,…

New hints of volcanism under the heart of northern Europe

Scientists have discovered new evidence for active volcanism next door to some of the most densely…

Bees? Please. These plants are putting ants to work

In a world first, ECU researchers have discovered a plant that has successfully evolved to use…

Media stereotypes confound kids' science ambitions

White lab coats and dangerous experiments all epitomize the “mad scientist” from many a Hollywood blockbuster…

National survey shows different bacteria on cell phones and shoes

The largest study of its kind in the U.S. shows thousands of different types of bacteria…

Coronavirus: Satellite traffic images may suggest virus hit Wuhan earlier

A surge in hospital traffic may indicate the virus hit China earlier than reported, a study…

Robot built for Japan's aging workforce finds coronavirus role

Mira Robotics developed its “ugo” robot to reinforce greying Japan’s shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus…

Hong Kong still most expensive city for expats: Mercer

Hong Kong retains its place atop the rankings for a third straight year as the world’s…

Thailand team wins UN access to ESA’s hypergravity centrifuge

ESA and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs have selected a team from Mahidol…

Mysterious Australian Night Parrots may not see in the dead of night

Australia’s most elusive bird, the Night Parrot, may not be much better at seeing in the…