Colourful male fish have genes to thank for their enduring looks

Striking colors that are seen only in the males of some species are partly explained by…

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for major depressive disorder (MDD),…

Low-income neighborhoods more vulnerable to flooding, extreme heat

The methods can be replicated by cities to help them identify which neighborhoods are most at…

How does estrogen protect bones? Unraveling a pathway to menopausal bone loss

Women who have reached menopause are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis, which can lead…

A social bacterium with versatile habits

Related individuals of a soil bacterial species live in cooperative groups and exhibit astonishing genetic and…

Arctic deep sea: Colonization in slow motion

There is a wide variety of animals living on the Arctic seabed. Attached to rocks, they…

Climate changes make some aspects of weather forecasting increasingly difficult

The ongoing climate changes make it increasingly difficult to predict certain aspects of weather, according to…

Salamanders chew with their palate

The Italian Crested Newt eats anything and everything it can overpower. Earthworms, mosquito larvae and water…

Caterpillars retrieve ‘voicemail’ by eating soil

Leaf-feeding caterpillars greatly enrich their intestinal flora by eating soil. It's even possible to trace the…

Jupiter’s unknown journey revealed

The giant planet Jupiter was formed four times further from the sun than its current orbit,…