Ant-plant partnerships may play unexpected role in ant evolution

Partnerships between ant and plant species appear to arise from — but not drive — rapid…

New neurodevelopmental syndrome and NKAP gene

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes developmental delay, intellectual disability, behavioral abnormalities and musculoskeletal…

Massive filaments fuel the growth of galaxies and supermassive black holes

Based on direct observations researchers have discovered massive filaments between galaxies in a proto-cluster, extending over…

Why the language-ready brain is so complex

Scientists argue for a new model of language, involving the interaction of multiple brain networks. This…

Toxin promotes cattle-to-cattle transmission of deadly Escherichia coli strains

Shiga toxin subtype 2a (Stx2a) may play a key role in promoting the colonization and transmission…

'Giant bird table' at Rhossili, Gower helps save species

With a warning hundreds of wildlife species are at risk in Wales, one Gower farm is…

We've had our best glimpse of a web of matter that spans the universe

A vast spider web of matter is thought to stretch across the universe. Now astronomers have…

Implanted memories teach birds a song

A father holds up his newborn, their faces only inches apart, and slowly repeats the syllables…

How the influenza virus achieves efficient viral RNA replication

New insights on how subunits of the influenza virus polymerase co-evolve to ensure efficient viral RNA…

Researchers outline policy approaches to transform fire management

Wildfires are natural hazards that are becoming more intense and extensive with climate change. Scientists have…