Orchid without pollinating bumblebee on island finds wasp, blurring orchid species boundary

Because the bumblebee that an orchid relies on for pollination does not exist on a remote…

Harnessing molecular power: Electricity generation on the nanoscale

Wave energy technology is a proven source of power generation, but there is power inherent in…

Climate network analysis helps pinpoint regions at higher risk of extreme weather

Climate change and the rapid increase in frequency of extreme weather events around the globe—such as…

AI models identify biodiversity from animal sounds in tropical rainforests

Tropical forests are among the most important habitats on our planet. They are characterized by extremely…

US groundwater is getting saltier—what that means for infrastructure, ecosystems, and human health

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have been monitoring groundwater quality in wells across the…

Astronomers report discovery of the closest ultrastripped supernova: SN 2021agco in UGC 3855

Astronomers report the discovery of a new ultrastripped supernova in the galaxy UGC 3855. The supernova…

New study reveals similarities in language development between chimpanzees and humans

A new study has provided evidence that young chimpanzees are capable of vocal functional flexibility; a…

How climate change could cause havoc to the extraordinary lifespans of bats

The extraordinary lifespans of bats could be under threat from rising global temperatures, according to new…

Early Neolithic farmers arriving on the Baltic coast bucked trends and incorporated fish into their diets

Pioneering early farmers who arrived on the Baltic coast 6,000 years ago may have taken up…

Bacteria found in desert pave the way for paint that produces oxygen while capturing carbon

An innovative paint that contains oxygen-producing bacteria capable of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) has been created…