What a caterpillar’s quiet pose tells us about the biology of pain
When most animals are hurt, they lash out or run away. It’s the classic fight-or-flight response. However, the…
Ancient bones suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Modern humans and Neanderthals were interacting 100,000 years earlier than previously thought, according…
First protein-based quantum bit could change biological research
Researchers have fused two incompatible fields, quantum technology and biology. In an interesting development, the team at the…
 A Deep Dive Into the World of the Sperm Whale
My summer of hiding out from the heat and watching cetacean documentaries continues, with a collection of films…
36-mile-long starship planned for humanity’s first interstellar journey
A bold new step for humanity could be a journey not to the Moon or Mars, but to…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with ecology, species lessons
TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the…
Grant to Help Bring DNA Technology to BC Courses | News
A student volunteer of Stacy Alvares’ pilot project extracting crab DNA from crab shells during a summer lab…
Pierce County woman may have first locally transmitted case of malaria in Washington – KIRO 7 News Seattle
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department says it’s investigating after a local woman was recently…
Chemical Shield Stops DNA Damage from Triggering Disease–’A Paradigm Shift’
Infographic by Linlin Zhao, University of California Riverside A new chemical probe protects healthy cells from DNA damage,…
Body found in 1994 south of Festus identified | Police Fire
A body found just more than three decades ago in the Mississippi River south of Festus has been…
When It Comes to Crowning Ant Queens, It All Comes Down to Genetics
How does an ant colony decide who’s fit to become a queen? In most cases, the larger a…
Three New Frog Species Discovered as Scientists Trek to Remote Peaks in the Andes Where No Roads Go
New frog species Pristimantis chinguelas found in Peru – Ivan Wong / SWNS Three new types of frogs…