Yeast and its incredibly important economic role
For something so small, it sure has a big impact.
New tardigrade species with unusual eggs found in Japanese parking lot
These almost indestructible creatures are one species stronger.
The fascinating story of how scientists unraveled DNA’s double helix
Today is the 65th anniversary since the discovery!
Breastfeeding provides benefits for mother’s heart health later in life
More proof that nursing is beneficial to mothers as well.
Researchers may have found a way to measure biological age with a simple urine test
Biological age is not the same as chronological age.
What are some pollinating animals — other than bees
There are heaps of other important pollinators!
On-site medical imaging is critical in diagnosing injured Olympians
About 1 in 15 athletes were injured and scanned.
Sea urchins drill holes into rocky reefs at an impressive rate
They're hungry!
The aliens are coming — up to 16% of all species have invasion potential
Invasive alien species are one of the largest threats to biodiversity.
An almost indestructible houseplant uses deception to get pollinated
It pretends to be a fungus.
Using sounds and behaviour to keep birds from dangers like wind turbines
It could save the lives of millions of birds.
Trafficking routes for pangolins have been uncovered in Western Africa
Traders are avoiding law enforcement by going across remote forest borders.
Drones count wildlife more accurately than people on the ground, new study shows
Thousands of rubber ducks were brought to the test.
Graphene labels can be burned into food and clothing–and used as electronics or sensors
It could mean the beginning of edible and wearable electronics.
Witness the birth of an octopus at the Virginia Aquarium– and learn how it happens
The miracle of life.
Narcissistic? It could have to do with the social system that you grew up in
A study finds lower narcissism and higher self-esteem in Eastern German teens.
Beetles have shrunk 20% in the past century, likely due to climate change
This study is the first evidence of this phenomenon in nature.
Where sugar comes from: a journey through its history and production
All about the world's favorite sweet.
Dogs in space: the adventures of the U.S.S.R. canine cosmonauts
A big step for canine-kind.
China’s decision to stop taking in so much recyclable plastic has left the world in a scramble
Yes, China has been taking in the world's plastic waste.
The reason why 200,000 endangered saiga antelopes suddenly dropped dead
It's a tragedy that is almost impossible to prevent.
The genome of the first African in Iceland has been reconstructed, without any physical remains
He lived 200 years ago.
Australia offers money to scientists to save the Great Barrier Reef
The clock is ticking.
Small cells allowed flowering plants to take over the world
Size isn't everything.
A wolf has been spotted in Belgium for the first time in 100 years
The reintroduction of wolves to Europe has been quite successful so far.
Global warming is causing the largest sea turtle populations to turn female
This is a huge problem for sea turtles.
Other people can tell that you are sick from seeing your face
They can tell only 2 hours after infection.
The world’s oldest bird is a proud mama yet again
She's 67 years old.
Humans are producing 9 pyramid of Giza’s worth of electronic waste per year
That's a lot of waste!
Ancient mummy found to have bone cancer
Cancer was already affecting humans 2,000 years ago.
Deforestation in Africa has been much lower than previously thought
Though definitely good news, the reason why is negative.
The potato brought an era of peace and prosperity to Europe
You shouldn't overlook the potato.
Amniotic fluid contains a wealth of stem cells that can be safely and non-invasively extracted
They could help many more patients in need of cell therapy.
Ice Age era caves found below the Canadian city of Montréal
An interesting discovery!
Antidepressants that make it past water treatment cause fish to fear predators less
Our human medication is affecting the behaviour of animals that live in the water.
“Yeti” samples have been DNA tested and they actually come from Asian bears
Not so abominable.
Tofu waste is transformed into a new alcoholic beverage called Sachi
Tofu production could become zero-waste, yes whey!
About 90% fewer wild birds are traded thanks to EU ban
It has been very effective, with a few indirect effects.
Male prairie voles that drink alcohol ruin their relationships
They are a model for human alcoholism and relationships.
New US tax bill would pile more taxes on PhD students
Not a promising sign for research in the states.
The secret behind what makes a song happy
Hint: pay attention to the chords.
See CRISPR in action in a new video
With amazing resolution down to the nanometer.
Humans have been drinking wine for at least 8,000 years
You have the ancient Georgians to thank for your favourite wine.
Antarctica once had a forest and researchers are trying to figure out why it disappeared
Antarctica hasn't always been the icy wasteland it is today.
Lab mice with natural gut bacteria are wildly more resistant to disease and tumors
Living in a sterile, controlled environment make lab mice not such a good model for human diseases.
Different houses and rooms host more types of bugs than others
Can you guess which room in the house has the most diverse bug community?
Putting bacteria-targeting-viruses into food packaging could keep food from spreading illnesses such as Salmonella poisoning
This study was able to keep the viruses working on bacteria for three months.
Curious facts about red pandas
Fascinating creatures that have been confusing biologists for centuries.