Museum curator identifies the oldest spider fossil ever found in Germany

Jason Dunlop, curator of Arachnida and Myriapoda at the Museum für Naturkunde, in Berlin, has identified…

Stealth swimmers: The fish that hide behind other fish to hunt

A new study provides the first experimental evidence that the trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus, can conceal itself…

Using social media to raise awareness of women's resources

The COVID-19 pandemic created a global increase in domestic violence against women. Now, an MIT-led experiment…

Butterflies can remember where things are over sizeable spaces, new study finds

Heliconius butterflies are capable of spatial learning, scientists have discovered. Click here for original…

Lab repeats nuclear fusion feat, with higher yield

US scientists responsible for a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough say they have repeated the feat—this time…

Parasites can have a positive effect on biodiversity and can play a crucial role in maintaining it

A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals that the presence of parasites in nature is…

Gene grants powerful resistance to resurging plant disease

While wrapping oneself in 100% Egyptian cotton bedsheets is a delightful luxury on a warm summer…

Adapting to water temperature changes: The smart 'coat' of the Yangtze finless porpoise

Cetaceans, including dolphins and whales, spend their entire lives in the water. Unlike terrestrial animals, they…

Roman road network spanning the south west UK identified in new research

A Roman road network that spanned Devon and Cornwall and connected significant settlements with military forts…

New study shows how the Epstein-Barr virus transforms B cells

B cells or B lymphocytes are an important part of the body’s immune system. When healthy…