nature
Revealing The Demon Starfish’s Weakness Through Its Genes
The genome of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish is helping scientists develop ways to control the reef-wrecking predator.
The Whens And Wheres Of Saiga Antelope Re-Population
Researchers recommend re-introducing the dangerously imperiled saiga into areas that were historically part of their territory.
Count Me In! Bayesian Model Used To Estimate Tiger Population
Researchers have developed a more reliable method for estimating tiger numbers in India.
Damsel In Distress: Insect Courtship Trapped In 100-Million-Year-Old Amber
To introduce themselves to females, prehistoric male damselflies waved their hindlegs.
New Tree-Climbing Crab Found In Hong Kong
In the eastern coast of Hong Kong, a previously unknown crab species that can climb trees is lurking.
Making Mulch Ado Of Ant Hills
Ants, which account for half of all insect biomass in the world, are beneficial to agriculture in more ways than one.
Monkeys Pass Mirror Test For Self-Awareness
Monkeys trained to use mirrors were able to recognize their own reflection, a sign of self-awareness.
Albino Orchids And The Secret Of Fungal Partnerships
Genes specific to this albino orchid variety may explain how some plants have ditched photosynthesis to become parasites on fungi.
Nutrition-Related Genes Determine Ant Castes
Ants destined to be workers have different levels of genes related to nutrition compared to their reproductive counterparts.
