Spiraling insights: Scientists observe mechanical waves in bacterial communities
A new study by researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong has reported the emergence of mechanical spiral waves in bacterial matter.
A new study by researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong has reported the emergence of mechanical spiral waves in bacterial matter.
Ph.D. candidate Jeroen Methorst has developed a computer system that helps researchers find the protein they need to create new medicines. "Our whole group is now using this program," says Methorst. He will defend his Ph.D. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 27, 2024
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Tasmania's tall eucalypt forests are globally significant. They accumulate carbon faster than any other natural forest ecosystem in the world.
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2024
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More than ever before, there is a growing interest in dedicating resources to stop the loss of biodiversity, as recently exemplified by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) decided at COP15 in December ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 19, 2024
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Creativity can help promote environmental justice and support the disempowered to highlight their concerns about sustainability issues, a study shows.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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Numerous studies have thoroughly documented the conflicts that arise between nature reserves (NRs) and local communities. In order to develop effective solutions, a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between ...
Ecology
Feb 5, 2024
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Not long ago, the idea that nature could be humanity's ally against climate change was not widely known, to say the least.
Environment
Jan 24, 2024
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Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about? Chickens are quite the communicators—their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting ...
Biotechnology
Jan 17, 2024
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After disasters, the people impacted are often called upon to participate in scientific research, but researchers can easily forget that participants are more than study subjects: They are survivors. Disasters are traumatic, ...
Environment
Jan 12, 2024
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The European Commission said Wednesday it wants to change the protection status of wolves—allowing them to be hunted—based on new data suggesting the animals pose a rising threat to livestock.
Ecology
Dec 20, 2023
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