nature
To Bloom Or Not To Bloom
Epigenetics, specifically deacetylation, are part of the puzzle that controls how plants decide when to flower.
How Life Returns After A Tsunami
First, small fish with short lifespans return; larger, longer living fish return more slowly.
When In Doubt, Horses Look To Humans For Help
When horses feel like they can't solve their problem, they call humans for help.
Each Species Sings A Song Of Silence
The silent gaps between birdsong syllables can help tell one bird species from the other, showing that there is information in silence.
Water Striders Know How To Maximize Their Jumps
Researchers have found that water striders can adjust their jump speed to just below a critical threshold where surface tension would break.
How An Amino Acid Can Control A Plants’ Breath
Plant scientists have demonstrated how a type of amino acid helps to regulate the opening and closing of tiny plant pores called stomata.
Why Do Some Pitcher Plants Eat Poo?
Some pitcher plants have given up a carnivorous way of life to eat bat feces instead. Here's why.
As The Planet Heats Up, Fairy-Wrens Lay Larger Eggs
Superb fairy-wrens have the ability to change the size of the eggs they lay, as larger chicks have a better chance of survival in hotter environments.
Researcher Discovers New Catfish Parasite Species In His Spare Time
Curiosity killed the cat(fish). A Japanese scientist has discovered a new species of fish parasite from invasive catfish he caught out of curiosity.
