Evolution: Shifts in mating preference

In their efforts to identify the genetic basis for differences in mate choice that keep two…

Sprat, mollusks and algae: What a diet of the future might look like

Rethinking what we eat is essential if we hope to nourish ourselves sustainably and mind the…

Could megatesla magnetic fields be realized on Earth?

Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism called a ‘microtube implosion,’ demonstrating the generation of megatesla-order magnetic…

CRISPRing trees for a climate-friendly economy

Researchers have discovered a way to stably fine-tune the amount of lignin in poplar by applying…

Children use make-believe aggression and violence to manage bad-tempered peers

Children are more likely to introduce violent themes into their pretend play, such as imaginary fighting…

Researchers use multi-ancestry comparison to refine risk factors for coronary artery disease

Researchers have used a combination of genome-wide association analysis — or GWAS — and a trans-ancestry…

Dried blood spot sampling offers inexpensive way to widen access to antibody testing for COVID-19

Using dried blood spot samples (DBS) is an accurate alternative to venous blood in detecting SARS-CoV-2…

Novel testing platform designed for breast cancer cells

A team has developed a novel testing platform to evaluate how breast cancer cells respond to…

Evolution in action: New Plant species in the Swiss Alps

A new plant species named Cardamine insueta appeared in the region of Urnerboden in the Swiss…

Has COVID-19 knocked us onto our backsides?

Researchers sought to examine the impact of pandemic-related changes upon physical activity and sedentary behavior, specifically…