Watching whales from space

Scientists have used detailed high-resolution satellite images to detect, count and describe four different species of…

A record-long polymer DNA negative

A fragment of a single strand of DNA, built of the nucleobases cytosine and guanine, can…

Gut bacteria may control movement

A new study puts a fresh spin on what it means to 'go with your gut.'…

2D magnetism: Atom-thick platforms for energy, information and computing research

A class of 2D magnetic materials -- known as van der Waals materials -- may offer…

Biomarker discovered for most common form of heart failure

Researchers have discovered a biomarker -- a protein found in the blood -- for the most…

Lyme disease predicted to rise in United States as climate warms

A new study looked at the relationship between climatic variables and the incidence of Lyme disease…

Shape-shifting robots perceive surroundings, make decisions for first time

Researchers have developed modular robots that can perceive their surroundings, make decisions and autonomously assume different…

Empathetic machines favored by skeptics but might creep out believers

Most people would appreciate a chatbot that offers sympathetic or empathetic responses, according to a team…

Origin of an isolated bird species on South Atlantic island

By wings or maybe riding on debris, that's how a now-flightless and rare species of tiny…

Dangerous blood pressure caused by specific signalling in the brain

Scientists have found that high blood pressure caused by specific signalling from the brain promotes heart…