In a recent study, scientists at Leipzig University have for the first time demonstrated play-like behavior in flies. They found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) voluntarily and repeatedly visited a carousel.
Plants & Animals
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The field of evolution examines how organisms adapt to their environments over generations, but what about the evolution of evolution itself?
Evolution
Feb 13, 2025
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The thrilling, morally dubious world of crime fiction and the emotionally charged realm of romance novels may at first glance seem incompatible. But the blending of these two popular genres makes for compelling reading.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2025
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For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't just try to impress their valentine by serenading her with song—they also go to great lengths to drown out the ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 13, 2025
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Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to navigate and also to evade predators.
Plants & Animals
Feb 13, 2025
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Ciguatera fish poisoning is the world's most frequently reported seafood-borne illness.
Ecology
Feb 13, 2025
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New research has revealed evidence suggesting British American Tobacco Kenya (BATK) may have avoided or evaded up to $28 million in profit taxes in Kenya.
Economics & Business
Feb 13, 2025
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Knife Hunter, a new AI system developed by the University of Surrey, is offering "a glimpse of a not-too-distant future" where Britain's police forces and local authorities use AI to tackle knife crime in London and across ...
Political science
Feb 13, 2025
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Police officers on the beat act as the eyes and ears of law enforcement operations. Their reports will be vital in securing successful convictions.
Political science
Feb 13, 2025
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A new study by researchers at the University of Melbourne's Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) highlights the biosecurity risks posed by air passengers and emphasizes the value of border interventions ...
Ecology
Feb 13, 2025
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