Placement of ancient hidden lamps, skulls in cave in Israel suggests Roman-era practice of necromancy

A pair of archaeologists, one with the Israel Antiquities Authority, the other from Bar-Ilan University, has…

Meta-analysis elucidates how fine-root functional traits respond to experimental warming in woody plants

The fine root (diameter ≤2 mm) is the key plant organ for nutrient and water uptake,…

Beyond reduction cocatalysts: A new paradigm for the role of metal cocatalysts in photocatalysis

The photocatalytic conversion of methane with a ubiquitous and clean oxidant of water has the potential…

Poetic birdsong, precisely tuned: Study finds nightingales can flexibly adjust pitch

Nightingales are well known for their exceptional singing abilities. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for…

Genes for learning and memory are 650 million years old, study shows

A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered that the…

Inhibiting a single gene leads to extended motor function longevity in C. elegans

Research led by Sichuan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, has revealed genetic…

Reversing the decline in shark and ray populations is possible, but requires strong governance and management

The oceans remain vast and inscrutable. While technology has revolutionized our capacity to track threats to…

Understanding time may be the key to the race against climate change

Something has to change. Politicians and environmental organizations have invested millions trying to influence people’s behavior…

Support for legacy admissions is rooted in racial hierarchy

Not long after the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision to ban the use of race…

Liquid metal nanodroplets formed with new technique have promising properties for catalysis

Liquid metal, planet-like nanodroplets have been successfully formed with a new technique developed at RMIT University,…