Plants and animals with bigger genomes grow less efficiently – new research helps explain why they never died out
All living things have a blueprint provided by the DNA that is stored in every…
What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture
Smartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google…
managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two…
Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite
It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely…
Carl Sagan’s scientific legacy extends far beyond ‘Cosmos’
On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday – but sadly…
How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, we discovered this universal principle
The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so…
Black balls on Sydney beaches are likely ‘fatbergs’ showing traces of human faeces, methamphetamine and PFAS: new analysis
The mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney’s beaches in mid-October were likely lumps…
Cells have more mini ‘organs’ than researchers thought − unbound by membranes, these rogue organelles challenge biology’s fundamentals
Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned…
New research supports brain cell transplantation as a treatment for some neurological disorders
Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as…
Should a big tech tax fund news? A new report reopens debate on platforms and media
Meta’s announcement nearly eight months ago that it would no longer do commercial deals under…