Bird skull evolution slowed after the extinction of the dinosaurs

From emus to woodpeckers, modern birds show remarkable diversity in skull shape and size, often hypothesized…

Study maps the roots of global mangrove loss

Using high-resolution data from the joint NASA-U.S. Geological Survey Landsat program, researchers have created the first…

Analysis shows that political speeches now use simpler language, express more sentiments

Research by Kansas State University shows how politicians from both major parties have changed their political…

Calculating hadrons using supercomputers

Hadrons are elusive superstars of the subatomic world, making up almost all visible matter, and British…

Data omission in key EPA insecticide study shows need for review of industry studies

For nearly 50 years, a statistical omission tantamount to data falsification sat undiscovered in a critical…

New 'nanopores' technique offers proof-of-concept of earlier, safer tumor detection

In recent years, a non-invasive biopsy method called liquid biopsy has shown promise as a potential…

Species competition and cooperation influence vulnerability to climate change

Organisms need to work together to adapt to climate change, especially in the presence of competitors,…

Behavioural variability in captive African elephants in the use of the trunk while feeding

The behaviors implied in the manipulation of food items by African elephants were correlated with the…

Study shows how a single gene drives aggression in wild songbird

A new study shows how differentiation of a single gene changes behavior in a wild songbird,…

Surprising coral spawning features revealed

When stony corals have their renowned mass spawning events, in sync with the moon’s cycle, colonies…