nature
Centipede Venom May Help Treat Pain
Researchers have identified a molecule in centipede venom that may be as effective a painkiller as morphine.
Tiger Genome Reveals How Big Cats Evolved To Kill
The tiger genome has been sequenced for the first time in a study that has revealed insights into how big cats evolved to become predators.
If Birds Had Facebook, What Would Their Social Networks Look Like?
Researchers have analyzed the social networks that link individual birds to each other - a kind of 'Facebook for birds'.
Orangutans Broadcast Their Travel Plans One Day In Advance
Wild male orangutans plan their travel direction one day in advance and communicate these plans to other orangutans, according to a study.
Snails, Mussels And Squids Guide Production of Novel Biomaterials
A wide range of biologically inspired materials may now be possible by combining protein studies, materials science and RNA sequencing.
Butterfly Wings Inspire New Nanotechnology
Researchers have developed a device that could make optical communication faster and more secure by mimicking structures in butterfly wings.
New ‘Ventriloquist’ Bird Species Discovered In Philippines
Researchers have discovered a new ground-dwelling forest bird species that lives on Luzon Island of the Philippine archipelago.
NASA Photo Reveals New Round Of Indonesian Forest Fires
NASA's Terra satellite has captured an image of actively burning areas in Indonesia, indicating a fresh round of forest fires.
Japanese, Chinese & Indian Scientists Work The Hardest: Study
An new study suggests that Japanese, Indian and Chinese conservation scientists work very hard - producing a substantial amount of work late at night and over weekends.
