(How) cells talk to each other

Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their common language,…

Bats struggle during organic farming transition

Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows. …

Introducing the Climate Solutions Explorer

Scientists recently launched the Climate Solutions Explorer — a comprehensive resource that visualizes and presents vital…

Volunteering in late life may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia

Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and…

Future AI algorithms have potential to learn like humans

Memories can be as tricky to hold onto for machines as they can be for humans.…

Artificial 'rocks' from macroplastics threaten ocean health

Plastic waste is a problem on our beaches. Hence, it is largely removed in a coordinated…

Billions of nanoplastics released when microwaving baby food containers

Experiments showed that microwaving plastic baby food containers can release huge numbers of plastic particles —…

Gene variation makes apple trees 'weep,' improving orchards

Plant geneticists have identified a mutation in a gene that causes the ‘weeping’ architecture — branches…

Shark shock — scientists discover filter-feeding basking sharks are warm-bodied like great whites

Approximately 99.9% of fish and shark species are ‘cold-blooded’, meaning their body tissues generally match the…

Post-menopause orca mothers protect their sons from being injured by other orcas

Female killer whales live up to ninety years in the wild, and most live an average…