IN THE LAB
Timid Jumping Spider Uses Ant As Bodyguard
Ants act both as guardians and predators of jumping spiders in a three-species interaction described by scientists.
Migration In China: Shifting Slightly But Still Going Strong
A study of migration patterns in China over 25 years shows that while labor intensive jobs have been successfully created in the interior, educated workers are still leaving for the coastal cities.
Study Shows HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
By linking Queensland records of HPV vaccinations with the pap smear register, scientists have been able to show that vaccinations have been effective in protecting against cervical cancer.
When Two Become One, One Switches Off
In allopolypoids, which are formed when two different species merge into one, the DNA of both is conserved, but only one species' RNA is expressed, says a geneticist.
ZENBU Helps Scientists Make Sense Of Large Datasets
A new bioinformatics tool developed at RIKEN helps scientists visualize and make sense of large datasets.
A Bird’s Eye View Of Flowers
Mathematical models show that a disproportionate number of Australian flowers have colors that attract honeyeaters, suggesting that flowers have evolved in response to bird visual systems.
Protein To Carbohydrate Ratio Outweighs Calorie Counting
A study shows that for metabolic health, it is the ratio of protein to carbohydrates in the diet that matters more than the total number of calories consumed.
Singaporean Scientists: Haze Also Harms The Oceans
Although many people are rightly concerned about the effects of haze on the land and air quality, scientists say that its impact on the marine environment also deserves attention and intervention.
Birds Of A Feather Flock Left Or Right
Scientists find that budgies' inbuilt bias to the left or right, analogous to human handedness, helps them avoid mid-air collisions.
