The sea anemone, an animal that hides its complexity well

Despite its apparent simplicity -- a tube-like body topped with tentacles -- the sea anemone is…

What natural greenhouse gases from wetlands and permafrosts mean for Paris Agreement goals

Global fossil fuel emissions would have to be reduced by as much as 20 percent more…

Insights from metabolites get us closer to a test for chronic fatigue syndrome

A study has identified a constellation of metabolites related to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Combining this…

Majority of drivers don’t believe texting while driving is dangerous

New study shows that many drivers are still willing to take the risk, as 'fear of…

New way for cells to conserve energy confirmed

By proving a theory that was first proposed almost 40 years ago, researchers have confirmed a…

New insights on mosquitoes that spread disease

The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a highly invasive species and a vector of multiple…

Generating electrical power from waste heat

Researchers have developed a tiny silicon-based device that can harness what was previously called waste heat…

Gene-editing technique cures genetic disorder in utero

Researchers have for the first time used a gene editing technique to successfully cure a genetic…

Certain antibodies against a sugar are associated with malaria protection

Certain type of antibodies against alpha-Gal- a carbohydrate expressed by many organisms including the malaria parasite-…

‘Left-cradling bias’ linked to better social cognitive abilities in children

Children who cradle dolls on the left tend to show higher social cognitive abilities than those…