When it comes to avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, all birds are not created equal. “The scientific community has become accustomed to …
Imagine sitting at a meeting where the shape of the table and your place at it might impact how you get along with the other …
Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that body size is more important than body shape in determining the energy economy of swimming for …
One of the most contentious questions in evolutionary biology is, how did the Amazon become so rich in species? A new study focused on birds …
The reproductive success of male dolphins is not determined by strength or age, but via social bonds with other males. The better integrated males are …
Two knights stand face to face. One has a plain average-sized sword. The other has a massive fear-inducing sword stained with blood. After one quick …
A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School has identified a set of cellular receptors for at least three related alphaviruses shared across …
Monarch butterflies possess a potent chemical armor. As caterpillars, they eat plants filled with toxic cardenolides that build up in their bodies and make them …
The trillions of bacteria living in our guts play a crucial role in our ability to digest food and fight off disease. All other animals …
Plump and ponderous, tardigrades earned the nickname “water bears” when scientists first observed the 0.02-inch-long animals’ distinctive lumbering gaits in the 18th century. Their dumpy …
