Orangutans spontaneously bend straight wires into hooks to fish for food

Cognitive biologists and comparative psychologists have just studied hook tool making in a non-human primate species…

Sensory neurons can be used to discover therapies for ALS

Scientists have shown that mutations in specific genes that destroy motor neurons and thereby cause the…

Traditional glaucoma test can miss severity of disease

The most common test for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting…

Factors affecting turbulence scaling

A new study focuses on hydrodynamic effects of external disturbances on fluids at critical points, including…

Pore size alone does not matter when biological nanopores act as sugar chain biosensors

The effectiveness of nanopore biosensors capable of identifying sugar chains from biological molecules involved in key…

New marker provides insights into the development of type 2 diabetes

Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can…

Species’ longevity depends on brain cell numbers

Scientists have thought that the main determinant of maximal longevity in warm-blooded animals -- which varies…

A major role for a small organ in the immune response during pregnancy

The immune system of a pregnant woman is altered during pregnancy, but not in the way…

Scientists opening up access to science through DIY equipment

Scientists have developed a piece of hardware to demonstrate how our brains function, as part of…

Blue light can reduce blood pressure, study suggests

Exposure to blue light decreases blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new…