Do animals think rationally?

Previous studies have shown that animals can remember specific events, use tools and solve problems. But…

Genetic pathways to individualized treatment for advanced prostate cancer

Researchers have uncovered genetic clues to why tumors resist a specific therapy used for treating advanced…

NASA investigates invisible magnetic bubbles in outer solar system

Forty years ago, the twin Voyagers spacecraft were launched to explore the frontiers of our solar…

Bottlenecks in early seagrass growth identified

A new study reveals bottlenecks in the growth of seagrass from seed to seedling, knowledge useful…

One factor that may help schools close racial achievement gap

A study of one Texas school district reveals one of the best evidence-based ways ever found…

Investigating the collateral effects of antibiotics

Antibiotics can influence the swimming and swarming ability of multidrug-resistant bacteria, according to a new study.…

Citizen science may boost engagement and understanding in undergraduate biology classes

Citizen science projects, such as ClimateWatch, can boost engagement in undergraduate courses, according to a new…

Can corals adapt to climate change?

Cool-water corals can adapt to a slightly warmer ocean, but only if global greenhouse gas emissions…

Winners and losers of forest fragmentation

Breaking up the rainforest into small, isolated patches is forcing more species to live at the…

Time to rewrite the dinosaur textbooks? Not quite yet!

The classification of the dinosaurs might seem to be too obscure to excite anyone but the…