What caused the mass extinction of Earth’s first animals?

Fossil records tell us that the first macroscopic animals appeared on Earth about 575 million years…

Of hearts and giants: Moving a cardiac regulatory protein to the right place

An international research team revealed a nuclear localization role for a conserved short stretch of a…

It’s go time for Hawaiian bird conservation, and luckily there’s a playbook

A new study presents some of the best guidance to date on the priorities and actions…

Thermal camouflage disguises hot and cold

Hunters don camouflage clothing to blend in with their surroundings. But thermal camouflage - or the…

The ultimate ‘smell test’: Device sends rotten food warning to smartphones

When it comes to the 'smell test,' the nose isn't always the best judge of food…

Genetically humanized mice could boost fight against aggressive hepatitis

In research that could lead to treatments for an aggressive type of liver disease, scientists describe…

First malaria-human contact mapped with Nobel Prize-winning technology

Scientists have taken a significant step toward developing a new vaccine for malaria, revealing for the…

Map of Javan leopard distribution provides guidance for conservation efforts

The first robust estimate of the distribution of the Javan leopard offers reliable information on where…

Break it down: Understanding the formation of chemical byproducts during water treatment

To improve water treatment, researchers use modeling to understand how chemical byproducts form during the advanced…

Personalized ‘deep learning’ equips robots for autism therapy

Researchers have now developed a type of personalized machine learning that helps robots estimate the engagement…