nature
Rare Butterflies Are Poor Urbanites
Ecologists have unlocked the secret lives of butterflies fluttering around Hong Kong's parks, providing insight into how rare species are affected by urbanization.
Nemo And Other Reef Fish Can See Colors We Can’t
If Disney's Nemo, Marlin and Dory were real, they would probably be able to see color regions in greater detail than we can.
This Protein From Micro-animal Shields DNA From Lethal Radiation
A novel protein discovered from an eight-legged microscopic aquatic animal helps human cells stay resilient to extremely high levels of radiation.
Ironically, Camouflaging Octopi & Squids Are Colorblind: Study
While they can effortlessly blend with the colors of their environment, cephalopods like cuttlefish, squid and octopus are themselves colorblind.
Hooray! The Giant Panda Is No Longer An Endangered Species
What an upgrade: the giant panda is no longer listed as endangered, but is now a vulnerable species.
Mola Mola’s Genome May Explain Its Gigantic Size
Researchers have sequenced the genome of the ocean sunfish, focusing particularly on growth hormone signalling genes to understand its freakish growth spurts.
Ants Could Be Influencing The Colors Of Their Aphid Allies
The differences in coloring within an aphid colony may depend upon aphids’ interactions with their ant allies rather than with their predators, according to researchers.
Hey, Diddle Diddle, More Cows Born Around The Full Moon?
There might be some truth to the popular belief that more births happen during a full moon—at least with cows.
Female Fiddler Crabs Want Safety Over Sex: Study
When female fiddler crabs leave males behind during mating season, they aren't just being picky—they are seeking shelter from predators, research shows.
