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Ants may have tiny brains, but when it comes to teamwork, they pack a mighty punch.
Just like some of us enjoy rusk dipped in coffee or tea, intelligent cockatoos delight in eating rusk dipped in water.
How researchers are refining a key method to develop better cancer treatments.
Machine learning tools can increase the pace of biology research and open the door to new research questions, but the benefits don’t come without risks.
Driven to the brink of extinction, bed bugs adapted—and now pesticides are almost useless against them.
Velvet ants, actually flightless wasps, boast an ultrablack exoskeleton thanks to dense nanostructures.
Creating synthetic lifeforms is almost here, and the consequences could be devastating.
Could a humble bacterium hold the key to surviving cosmic radiation?
Somewhere within the heart, there may be a "little brain".
The surprising way crocodile scales form offers a glimpse into how evolution works beyond genes.
Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.
Husking trays not only baked bread but also fostered human connection across an area spanning 2,000 km (~1,243 miles)
Life on Earth exists on a scale that defies human imagination.
Jellyfish-like creatures pull off a bizarre fusion, linking their bodies and nervous systems.
Scientists finally decode the secret mechanism that has been driving the peculiar seed dispersion action of squirting cucumber.
A walnut's rugged shell conceals a labyrinth of chambers and partitions, revealed in mesmerizing detail through CT scanning.
Meet "Hotta Notta" and "Mild Things," the heat-free habaneros you've been seeking for decades.
Fossils and computer models are great, but nothing feels as satisfying as reviving extinct animals as robots.
T-cells are real life saviors. If modified properly, they can save lupus patients from the trouble of taking medicines regularly.
Sonic imaging revealed millions of fish killed in epic feeding frenzy.
Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using it.
Whether you want to hold onto rough or soft jelly-like surfaces, this adhesive has got your back.
The modified bacteria clings 400 times better to plastic than normal bacteria.
Underwater robots find over 20 new species in the "twilight zone" of the Pacific Ocean.
Amphibian fossils, particularly those capturing larval stages, are exceptionally rare due to tadpoles’ soft, delicate bodies, which are highly prone to decay.
The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry away from a harsh surrounding environment. But they may have made do with rain.
Scientists may have now found the genes that enable tardigrades' amazing ability to withstand powerful radiation.
It's probably the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver.
Researchers recover vital RNA from Tasmanian tiger, pushing de-extinction closer to reality.
Humans have roughly the same number of male and female babies, but there may be variation between families. A new genetic analysis of huge human populations explores the reasons why.
They say an elephant never forgets, and according to this new study, that's not far from the truth.
It grew almost two times faster than fungus grown in silence.
The astonishing diversity of carnivorans in the Late Miocene helps us understand their ecological roles.
Beer is already undergoing big changes in the world. But we're only scratching the surface of what can be done.
We've all had bad tummy days, but nothing comes even close to this.
When bats die in large numbers, it adversely affects our farmers, food, and kids.
Researchers explore traditional medicinal plants used by gorillas for drug discovery
The mind-controlling fungus could inspire a novel class of precision pesticides, as well as new drugs for mental health.
This ancient insect is the missing link between two living gnat species.
Two common street trees in Beijing show different responses to artificial light at night, but both grow leaves that are tougher and less toothsome to insects.
It turns out mosquitoes have even more ways to hunt us down.
Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to different environments has long fascinated scientists, with each species developing unique traits to survive and thrive. Despite such vast biological diversity, it was believed until recently that the structure and function of the heart […]
The Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus) is a fascinating species. It has a “regular” form that lives in the waters of the Rio Grande and several other rivers in Mexico and Texas, as well as a “cave” form. The cavefish live in complete darkness and have almost no use for their eyes — so over thousands […]
Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.
Never judge a book by its cover because the cover might be poisonous.
No need to disturb water bodies for sand. We can manufacture it using rocks or mining waste — China is already doing it.
The differences between the species are huge.
More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.
The trees inside the tiankengs enjoys a rich supply of nutrients.
Researchers uncover record-breaking protein, shedding light on harmful algal blooms and potential new medicines.
