Transaction fees change the culture of bitcoin, study says

Bitcoin transaction fees—financial rewards for adding certain records to a blockchain ahead of others—keep the cryptocurrency…

Huge-clawed predatory dinosaur discovery in Victoria

Swinburne and Museums Victoria have announced the discovery of several theropod bones, including a 20 centimeter…

Calculating 'run and tumble' behavior of bacteria in groundwater

Bacteria in groundwater move in surprising ways. They can passively ride flowing groundwater, or they can…

Your dog might be hiding its true colors

If you have a purebred dog, it’s likely that he or she looks fairly similar to…

Zeroing in on food security as agricultural impacts of climate crisis become more apparent

Early this August, the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued yet another in a series…

Researchers describe how Vitamin E works in plants under extreme conditions

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that could act as a sentinel in plants, sending molecular…

First South American insect that emits blue light is discovered

Brazilian researchers have discovered a new species of fungus gnat (Keroplatidae) whose larvae emit blue light.…

Insect decline more extensive than suspected

Compared to a decade ago, today the number of insect species in many areas has decreased…

Time for fungus? Indonesian watchmaker turns to mushroom leather

A watchmaker in Indonesia’s Bandung city thinks the next step in sustainability is a wristwatch with…

Driving into the future

Image: A highly autonomous self-driving shuttle has entered service at ESA’s technical heart. Its official inauguration…