nature
The Sex Lives Of Deep Sea Limpets
Understanding how deep sea limpets reproduce can help to predict how they will respond to environmental changes.
“Extinct” Bat Rediscovered After 120 Years
A single specimen of the Big-eared Bat, last seen in 1890 and thought to be extinct, has been found in Papua New Guinea.
Lazy? Koalas Are Just Chilling Out
As a means of keeping cool, koala bears hug tree trunks, which can be up to 5°C cooler than the air during hot weather.
Whale Poo Sustains Fish Stocks
Although it has been argued that whales might be responsible for the depletion of fish stocks through predation, scientists have shown that their defecation in fact provides nutrients for other prey fish.
Insights Into Cancer Resistance From The Blind Mole Rat
The blind mole rat may not be able to see, but its genome could shed light on why it does not develop cancer.
Crooning In The Concrete Jungle
The Mientien tree frog seeks out the open concrete drains commonly found in Taiwan to amplify its mating call, a study shows.
Parasitic Fig Wasps Equipped With Zinc-Tipped Drills
The parasitic fig wasp pierces the tough outer layer of figs with a zinc-toothed ovipositor that is as hard as dental cement.
Unusual Parenting Behavior Observed In Asian Frogs
The efforts of C. hansenae in caring for their young prevent the eggs from drying out and could act as a buffer against environmental pressures.
Whales Can Only Taste Salt
In whales, the sweet, sour, bitter and umami taste receptors have become pseudogenes, leaving them only with the ability to taste salt.
