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Plants & Animals Jul 31, 2018

Why are some animals venomous?

Some animals, such as venomous snakes and insects, can use venom for predation or defense, which is an ability that has been developed through millions of years. And the evolution continues – partly due to an increasing ...

Ecology Jul 24, 2018

'Killer' wasps, giant spiders critters that won't kill you but look like they might

They are the stuff of nightmares—huge, creepy, crawling (and flying) bugs—and this is the time of year when you'll find them in large numbers.

Plants & Animals Jul 19, 2018

Monkeys benefit from the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees and hogs

To investigate the scavenging behaviour first author Bryndan van Pinxteren of the University of Amsterdam analysed all video material from the camera traps by scoring the visiting behaviour of mangabey monkeys, fowl species ...

Social Sciences Jun 27, 2018

Mandatory labels reduce GMO food fears

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares guidelines for labeling products that contain genetically modified ingredients, a new study from the University of Vermont reveals that a simple disclosure can improve consumer ...

Ecology Jun 22, 2018

Feeding frenzy—public accuse the media of deliberately fuelling shark fear

Are you scared of sharks? If you never read or watched the news, would you still be?

Plants & Animals Jun 20, 2018

In praise of the midges pestering footballers in the World Cup

England's opening match in World Cup 2018 was a dramatic clash between Gareth Southgate's Young Lions and several million gnats, not to mention Tunisia's wrestling footballers. England pulled a win out of the bag at the last ...

Ecology Jun 14, 2018

Many animals are shifting from day to night to avoid people

Lions and tigers and bears are increasingly becoming night owls because of us, a new study says.

Cell & Microbiology Jun 14, 2018

Scientific sleuthing for reproducible results

Researchers found traces of foreign, non-human genetic material in human blood samples. It turned out that it was not a groundbreaking scientific discovery, but mostly the result of contaminated laboratory materials. Scientists ...

Environment Jun 12, 2018

Indoor farms could fine-tune the flavours of our food

A new way to farm indoors using different wavelengths of light could boost the taste of fruits, salads and herbs, while also increasing food supply and nutritional value.

Engineering Jun 9, 2018

Startup product could detect concussions, win contest

Jessie Garcia's fortitude is a subject of occasional, exasperated observation by her Grandma Hortensia.

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