Recently, several mammals have been reported to “glow” under ultraviolet (UV) light, including our beloved platypus.…
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New 'assembly theory' unifies physics and biology to explain evolution and complexity
An international team of researchers has developed a new theoretical framework that bridges physics and biology…
How insects evolved to ultrafast flight
Mosquitoes are some of the fastest-flying insects. Flapping their wings more than 800 times a second,…
Revealing the 'secrets' of coronavirus cell entry
Researchers from the Utrecht University have uncovered a sophisticated mechanism by which coronavirus spike proteins can…
Climate change challenges marine conservation efforts in Atlantic Canada
Extreme ocean changes due to climate change are not an abstract or future scenario. This summer…
Video: Why you can't recycle your pants—until now
Have you ever actually recycled a pair of pants or an old T-shirt? Click…
AI drones successfully monitor crops to report the ideal time to harvest
For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable crop…
Graphene oxide nanoflakes reduce the toxicity of Alzheimer's proteins, shows study
A probable early driver of Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of molecules called amyloid peptides. These…
V0610 Virgo is a low-mass contact binary, observations find
Astronomers from the Binary Systems of South and North (BSN) project have conducted photometric observations of…
Same-gender sexual behavior found to be widespread across mammal species and to have multiple origins
A trio of ecologists from Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas, Universidad de Granada and Centro de…