nature
The Song Of The Songbird
To aid in song learning, specific neurons in the brains of young zebra finches respond to their father’s singing.
Pythons & Boas Evolved Independently To Share Similar Traits
Pythons and boas last shared a common ancestor in the age of the dinosaurs, but by living in the same habitats, they evolved to look similar today.
Long Live The Naked Mole-Rat
A tumor suppressor protein called ARF may be the reason why the naked mole-rat can live up to 30 years and almost never show any type of cancer.
The Identity Crisis Of Sex-Reversed Bearded Dragons
Sex reversal changes a male dragon into a female in terms of reproductive biology—but he/she retains many male-like personality characteristics.
A Bearded Dragon Displays Its True Colors On Its Neck Or Back
Bearded dragons are able to partition color change to specific body parts, depending on whether they are responding to temperature or communicating with other lizards.
3D-Printed Structures As Dazzling As A Butterfly’s Wing
3D-printing gyroid structures, inspired by the wing structure of a green hairstreak butterfly, could help make more compact light-based electronics.
Baby Elephants Thrive When Grandma Helps Out
Elephant calves have better chances of survival when their grandmothers help out, an Asian elephant study has revealed.
Researchers Decode Rubber Tree Genome
The sequenced genome of the rubber tree could lead to methods to increase the production of natural rubber.
From Schrödinger To YouTube, The House Cat Is Here To Stay
Our feline overlords aren’t just useful for cuddles, funny videos and silly memes; these domesticated darlings have served many purposes over history.
