How fruits got their eye-catching colors

New evidence supports the idea that plants owe their rainbow of fruit colors to the different…

Doubts and dialogue may alter public perceptions of science

Science projects within controversial fields such as synthetic biology could benefit from experimenting with communication settings…

Astronomers use Earth’s natural history as guide to spot vegetation on new worlds

By looking at Earth's full natural history and evolution, astronomers may have found a template for…

Violence in pre-Columbian Panama exaggerated, new study shows

An oft-cited publication said a pre-Colombian archaeological site in Panama showed signs of extreme violence. A…

‘Ground coffee’ with soil perks in Brazil

Coffee harvesting is often done with heavy machinery that can compact the soil. Additionally, up to…

Exploring links between senses and cognitive health

Experts are examining the link between impaired vision, hearing, and cognition.

Organs are not just bystanders, may be active participants in fighting autoimmune disease

Findings from mouse study suggest organs affected by autoimmune disease suppress immune cells using methods similar…

Sex in plants requires thrust

In plants, to fertilize the egg, the pollen tube (which is between 1/20 and 1/5 of…

Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function

Researchers found that even very light workouts can increase the connectivity between parts of the brain…

Desert ants have an amazing odor memory

Desert ants can quickly learn many different food odors and remember them for the rest of…