Biologists Laura Carolina Leal and Felipe Passos have performed a series of experiments to determine how…
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Green fertiliser made from cow dung and chicken feathers could transform big agriculture
A raft of strategies is being trialled in Europe to turn nutrient-rich farm waste such as…
Illusive patterns in math explained by ideas in physics
Patterns appear widely throughout nature and math, from the Fibonacci spirals of sea shells to the…
How invading fungus forces zombie ant's death grip
If it’s thoughts of zombies that keep you awake at night, you shouldn’t be worried about…
Toxic toads found near Sydney spark fears of southward spread
A toxic cane toad prevalent in Australia’s tropical north has been captured near Sydney, sparking fears…
Swiss specialities: chocolate, cheese and … wine?
When foreigners think of Swiss specialities that might excite their taste buds, world-renowned chocolate and cheese…
Timing of spay, neuter tied to higher risk of obesity and orthopedic injuries in dogs
Spaying or neutering large-breed dogs can put them at a higher risk for obesity and, if…
Jumbo squid mystery solved
The culprit responsible for the decline of Mexico’s once lucrative jumbo squid fishery has remained a…
Over-claiming knowledge predicts anti-establishment voting
In light of the election and ballot victories of populist, anti-establishment movements, many people have been…
Graduates offer small businesses a route to innovation—but firms don't know how to access them
Graduates offer companies an untapped resource that leads to innovation, and small and medium-sized businesses need…