How humans and chimpanzees travel towards a goal in rainforests

How do human-unique ranging styles, like large home range and trail use, influence the way we…

Scientists call for modernization of EU gene-editing legislation

When using conventional methods, it usually takes relatively long to breed new plant varieties with favourable…

Removing carbon dioxide from power plant exhaust

Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants is widely considered an essential component of any…

Health effects of China's climate policy extend across Pacific

Improved air quality can be a major bonus of climate mitigation policies aimed at reducing greenhouse…

The Mesoamerican attraction to magnetism

The purpose of Mesoamerican potbelly statues have been the subject of debate among anthropologists for decades:…

Thanks to science, parasite can have sex in mice, not just cats

Toxoplasma gondii, a single-celled parasite perhaps best known for its ability to trick mice into taking…

Glaciologists unveil most precise map ever of Antarctic ice velocity

Constructed from a quarter century’s worth of satellite data, a new map of Antarctic ice velocity…

Spanish slugs: Moscow alarm over giant invasive pests

Voracious Arion vulgaris slugs have spread across Europe from Spain and are major pests. …

When Mega-Tsunamis Drowned Mars, This Spot May Have Been Ground Zero

The 75-mile wide crater could be something like a Chicxulub crater for the red planet. …

Flight of the Dragon

Human and robotic exploration image of the week: A Dragon carrying fresh supplies and experiments to…