The speed of life: A zoo of cells to study developmental time

Researchers have used an unprecedented stem cell zoo to compare six different mammalian species and their…

When a rat smells a rat

Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It…

Focus on function helps identify the changes that made us human

Research sheds light on human evolution, and demonstrates an approach for identifying significant differences in how…

Face of Anglo-Saxon teen VIP revealed with new evidence about her life

The face of a 16-year-old woman buried near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century with an…

Researchers expand ability of robots to learn from videos

New work has enabled robots to learn household chores by watching videos of people performing everyday…

New research reveals the impact of different species and their traits on human wellbeing

New research has revealed that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing, with human-biodiversity…

Supersized fruit eater database on climate change frontline

To conserve precious and fragile biodiversity hotspots, a crucial step is knowing how the fruit eaters…

Low-dose aspirin may increase anaemia risk in healthy older adults: study

A new study analysing data from the landmark ASPREE trial has found that prolonged daily aspirin…

Regular napping linked to larger brain volume

A study analyzed data from people aged 40 to 69 and found a causal link between…

Climate action plans mobilize limited urban change, researchers report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), released just prior to an international…