Jumping water striders know how to avoid breaking of the water surface

When escaping from attacking predators, different water strider species adjust their jump performance to their mass…

Role of protein in pancreatic secretion suggests potential method for treating diabetes

New research revealed contrasting roles for the SNAP23 protein in pancreatic secretion of digestive enzymes and…

Honeybee memories: Another piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle?

The honeybee can form complex memories through processes much like those happening in human brains. This…

Thermoelectric material made in paintable liquid form

Scientists have developed liquid-like TE materials that can be painted on almost any surface. This new…

Researchers find the incident commander in the brain’s defence system

Researchers have come closer to answering the question of how the brain defends itself against viral…

EEG reveals information essential to users

In a recent study laboratory test subjects read the introductions of Wikipedia articles of their own…

Drug use strong predictor for postpartum mental health problems

New research finds that a woman's lifetime history of drug use can help predict whether the…

Anxiety measure for children with autism proven reliable

In children on the spectrum, anxiety is often masked by the symptoms of autism. But a…

Keeping electric car design on the right road

Pushing nanoscale battery developments in the right direction can help create a sustainable transport sector, suggests…

How miniature predators get their favorite soil bacteria

Tiny predators in the soil can literally sniff out their prey: soil bacteria, which communicate with…