1. April 2021 - 13:00

Unique macro-vertebrate at risk from blood sport and climate change

A two-meter-tall Pokémon, endemic to Australia, was the focus of a new study, which has revealed that some species distribution models are inherently biased.
30. March 2021 - 4:00

A mouse’s bite holds venomous potential, finds new study

Startling new evidence shows mammal salivary glands and snake venom glands share a common genetic foundation.
3. March 2021 - 4:00

How the trap-jaw ant got its ultrafast bite

Small changes in form can lead to innovative breakthroughs in function, a new study reveals.
22. February 2021 - 1:00

Colorful connection found in coral’s ability to survive higher temperatures

A coral’s color can tell of its resilience to climate change, and a new study has shed light on the underlying genetic factors that may be at work behind this.
17. February 2021 - 2:30

A genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals reduces the risk of severe COVID-19

DNA variants passed on to modern humans from Neanderthals can increase as well as decrease our ability to fight SARS-CoV-2, a new PNAS study finds.
5. February 2021 - 19:00

Silicon anode structure generates new potential for lithium-ion batteries

Scientists reveal a new nanostructure that could revolutionize technology in batteries and beyond.
2. February 2021 - 0:00

Not too big, not too small: Goldilocks analogy found in maze navigation

Researchers took a close look at how fluids navigate around mazes and obstacles and found a surprising randomness in how they choose their path.
27. January 2021 - 15:53

Scientists develop perovskite solar modules with greater size, power and stability

With fewer defects and a longer lifespan, next-gen solar technology moves closer towards commercialization.
20. January 2021 - 9:00

Different types of neurons interact to make reaching-and-grasping tasks possible

Picking up that cup of coffee? One type of neuron is necessary for the early part of the movement, another for aiming for the cup, finds new study.
24. December 2020 - 0:00

Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean

Samples taken from the ocean surrounding the subtropical island of Okinawa have revealed the presence of microplastics in all six areas surveyed, finds new study.