IN THE LAB
Dragon Man Discovery Rewrites Evolutionary History
The ‘Dragon Man’ skull uncovered by researchers from China could be a new species more closely related to modern humans than Neanderthals.
How Native Rice Varieties Can Help Fight Climate Change
A previously overlooked local rice variety in Vietnam could be used to help breed more climate-resilient crops, find scientists.
Ancient Giant Rhinos Found In China
Move over, woolly mammoth! A new species of giant rhino that roamed ancient Asia’s open landscapes could be among the largest land animals that ever lived.
How Wolbachia Stops Dengue In Its Tracks
Scientists have shown that infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria prevents them from carrying dengue and lowers disease incidence by 77 percent.
Tracing The Origins Of Giant Viruses
Don't be fooled by their size—giant viruses are more closely related to eukaryotes compared to bacteria or even small viruses, say researchers from India.
Distinguishing Philippine Frogs By Ear
By listening to their mating calls, researchers have confirmed that two near-identical fanged frogs from the Philippines belong to distinct species.
Correcting Genetic Mutations One Letter At A Time
Researchers from Singapore have developed a CRISPR/Cas9-base gene editor capable of correcting single-letter mutations in our DNA sequence.
Factoring Human Behavior In Climate Change Analyses
A new study on Cambodian fishing habits reveals the importance of exploring the effects of rising temperatures on both ecosystems and people.
Tell-Tail Signs Of A New Asian Dinosaur
Based on its highly distinctive tail, scientists have uncovered the remains of a large dinosaur known as a rebbachisaurid in Uzbekistan—the first of its kind in Asia.
