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Asia’s Bee Mites Alarmingly Resistant

A study of the Tropilaelaps mercedesae genome has revealed that conventional mite control strategies might not work.

For Angkor Wat, Climate Change Is Worse Than Tourists

Millimeter-level satellite data has revealed that increased groundwater usage for tourism has not adversely impacted Cambodia's historic Angkor Wat temple complex.

100,000 Year-Old Skulls Shed Light On The Origins Of Modern Humans

The ancestors of modern humans had features that resembled Neanderthals, according to a study of skull fragments found in China.

Blasting Leftover Antibiotics With Electrons To Prevent Resistance

Scientists in China have used high energy radiation to degrade antibiotic residues, an important step in preventing antimicrobial resistance.

Monkeys Pass Mirror Test For Self-Awareness

Monkeys trained to use mirrors were able to recognize their own reflection, a sign of self-awareness.

Pregnant Dinosaur Fossil Re-Writes The Rules Of Reproduction

Instead of a shelled egg, this 250-million-year-old fossil from China had an embryo inside, unmistakable evidence for live births in dinosaurs.

FIT Is The Reason Proteins Make (Female) Flies Full

Consuming proteins triggers the release of FIT, which signals fullness to the brain and prevents the consumption of more proteins.

Ancient Post-Apocalyptic World Ruled By Sponges

After extreme climate change wiped out 85 percent of all species, sponges took over and thrived.

Waterways Are Extensively Polluted With Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs

Thanks to human activity, antibiotic resistant genes are now widespread in estuarine areas.