Caribou, the North American cousin of reindeer, migrate farther than any terrestrial animal. They can cover…
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Tiny insects become 'visible' to bats when they swarm
Small insects that would normally be undetectable to bats using echolocation suddenly become detectable when they…
Achieving optimal collaboration when goals conflict
New research suggests that, when two people must work together on a physical task despite conflicting…
Beyond 'shovelomics': Growing cassava in the air helps study the plant's mysterious roots
The normal way to study cassava roots is digging up the plant. Unfortunately, that tends to…
Interstellar comet 2I/Borisov swings past sun
When astronomers see something in the universe that at first glance seems like one-of-a-kind, it’s bound…
Using mobile technology to understand the impact potential of agricultural interventions
The near ubiquitous penetration of mobile phones among smallholder farmers in developing countries has enabled a…
Transformative change can save humans and nature
The survival of Earth’s life is not a battle of humans versus nature. In this week’s…
Researchers discover unique multifibrillar fibres
Strong and tough yet as light as a feather—materials with this exceptional combination of properties are…
The limits of ocean heavyweights: Prey curb whales' gigantic size
At 100 feet long and weighing more than 100 tons, blue whales are the largest creatures…
Scientists map Mars' global wind patterns for the first time
Today, a paper published in Science documents for the first time the global wind circulation patterns…