A new study examines feathers across 249 species of Himalayan songbirds, finding that birds at higher…
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Invasive flies prefer untouched territory when laying eggs
A recent study finds that the invasive spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) prefers to lay its…
Large proto-cluster of galaxies discovered in the midst of clearing the cosmic fog
When the universe was about 350 million years old it was dark: there were no stars…
The comet that killed the dinosaurs
Scientists have put forth a new theory that could explain the origin and journey of the…
Membrane building blocks play decisive role in controlling cell growth
Lipids are the building blocks of a cell’s envelope – the cell membrane. In addition to…
Managing crab and lobster catches could offer long-term benefits
A study has found that managing the density of crab and lobster pots at an optimum…
Capuchin monkey genome reveals clues to its long life and large brain
Scientists have sequenced the genome of a capuchin monkey for the first time, uncovering new genetic…
Researchers identify up to 98 potential species of melon, watermelon and almond pollinating bees
Researchers from the Faculty of Biological Sciences of the University of Valencia (UV), with other Spanish…
Wood-eating cockroach couples take turns eating each other's wings after mating
A pair of researchers at Kyushu University in Japan, has found that at least one kind…
Researchers explore using light to levitate discs in the mesosphere
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has found that it is possible to…