Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication
Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet…
How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it
Imagine a busy train station. Cameras monitor everything, from how clean the platforms are to…
As human teams get bigger, they get less efficient. But these ants have found a solution
Have you ever been part of a large group project? You might assume that with…
The discovery of an extinct shelduck highlights the rich ancient biodiversity of the remote Rēkohu Chatham Islands
Islands are natural laboratories where evolution can run rampant as plants and animals adapt to…
Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity
Have you ever walked face-first into a spiderweb while on a hike? Or swept away…
I’m a physicist who studies fossils, and I recently discovered preserved blood vessels in the world’s largest T. rex
Despite the fact that much of the current research in paleontology focuses on trying to…
A cornucopia of tiny, bizarre whales used to live in Australian waters – here’s one of them
Australia is home to a unique bunch of native land mammals, such as koalas, wombats…
what a 30-year-old embryo tells us about the future of fertility
A baby born in the US has made headlines for a surprising reason: they came…
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
As a graduate student in physics, I was often the only woman in the room.…
How hot is your home? Nigerian study explores comfort levels in buildings
Global standards for heating comfort are largely based on cooler, northern hemisphere climates. How relevant…