Study decodes surprising approach mice take in learning

Neurotypical humans readily optimize performance in ‘reversal learning’ games, but while mice learn the winning strategy,…

Snaps supersonic outflow of young star

Herbig-Haro (HH) objects are luminous regions surrounding newborn stars, formed when stellar winds or jets of…

Genetically modified bacteria break down plastics in saltwater

Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. Specifically, the…

Carbon atoms coming together in space

Lab-based studies reveal how carbon atoms diffuse on the surface of interstellar ice grains to form…

Rivers are rapidly warming, losing oxygen; aquatic life at risk

Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a new article. The study…

New research signals a quantum leap for brain tumor treatment

Researchers have discovered a new way to target and kill cancer cells in hard-to-treat brain tumours…

Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers

It’s a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide,…

Pollination by more than one bee species improves cherry harvest

To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason…

How just one set of animal tracks can provide a wealth of information

Rock faces in Namibia are decorated with hundreds of stone-age images not only of animals and…

Lack of maternal care affects development, microbiome and health of wild bees

Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and…