Two new studies provide a detailed look at an essential part of algae's growth machinery, with…
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Detecting cosmic rays from a galaxy far, far away
Where do cosmic rays come from? Solving a 50-year-old mystery, a collaboration of researchers has discovered…
Jellyfish, with no brains, still seem to sleep
The discovery that primitive jellyfish sleep suggests that sleep is an ancient, evolutionarily conserved behavior.
Why poison frogs don’t poison themselves
Poison frogs harbor some of the most potent neurotoxins we know, yet scientists have long wondered…
We must accelerate transitions for sustainability and climate change, experts say
We must move faster towards a low-carbon world if we are to limit global warming to…
Neuron types in brain are defined by gene activity shaping their communication patterns
Neurons are the basic building blocks that wire up brain circuits supporting mental activities and behavior.…
Heat-loving Australian ants believe in diversity, hint 74 species new to science
A genus of Australian ants, many of whose members prefer to forage in blistering temperatures of…
Reconstructing how Neanderthals grew, based on an El Sidrón child
How did Neanderthals grow? Does modern man develop in the same way as Homo neanderthalensis did?…
Rapid hepatitis C testing may help better screen young adults
Routine and rapid hepatitis C virus testing among young adults who use injection drugs improves life…
Early trilobites had stomachs, new fossil study finds
Exceptionally preserved trilobite fossils from China, dating back to more than 500 million years ago, have…