nature
Dragonflies See Things Using On-Off Switches In Their Brains
Researchers have discovered a novel and complex visual circuit in a dragonfly's brain that could one day help to improve vision systems for robots.
The Billion Dollar Cashmere Industry And Its Impact In Central Asia
The multi-billion dollar global cashmere industry is placing native wild animals in Central Asia at risk, finds a new study.
Marine Life Breeding Earlier As Oceans Warm
An international study has found that warming oceans are impacting the breeding patterns and habitat of marine life.
Bees Remain Altruistic When The Queen Dies
A new study has shown that honeybees show remarkable altruism towards their colony even when faced with the collapse of their colony.
Monogamy Evolved In Primates To Protect Infants From Being Killed
The threat of infants being killed by unrelated males is the key driver of monogamy in primates, according to a new study by researchers.
Myanmar: A Biodiversity Hotspot Under Threat
Scientists have examined the implications of economic development and climatic changes on conserving Myanmar's biodiversity.
‘London Underground Mosquito’ Active All Year Round In Australia
Australia has plenty of 'home grown' mosquitoes but one introduced species is active all year round, according to a new study.
Borneo’s Orangutans Come Down From Trees
Primatologists in Borneo have found that orangutans spend a surprising amount of time walking on the ground.
Male Kangaroos Woo Mates With Bulging Biceps
A male kangaroo’s forearm size could be a sexually selected trait and help them find a mate, a new study has found.
