Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows
Our gut microbiome — the ever-changing “rainforest” of bacteria living in our intestines — is primarily affected by our lifestyle,…
A peek inside a flying bat’s brain uncovers clues to mammalian navigation
When driving up to a busy intersection, you probably pay more attention to where you will be in the near…
Researchers detail the most ancient bat fossil ever discovered in Asia
A new paper appearing in Biology Letters describes the oldest-known fragmentary bat fossils from Asia, pushing back the evolutionary record…
Ancient ostrich eggshell reveals new evidence of extreme climate change thousands of years ago
Evidence from an ancient eggshell has revealed important new information about the extreme climate change faced by human early ancestors.…
Light pollution has complex effects on animal vision
Changes in the colour and intensity of light pollution over the past few decades result in complex and unpredictable effects…
Researchers overcome winking, napping pigs to prove brain test works
If you’ve ever been to an eye doctor, there’s a good chance you’ve felt the sudden puff of air to…
Conservation concern as alien aphid detected on Kangaroo Island
An invasive species of aphid could put some threatened plant species on Kangaroo Island at risk as researchers from the…
Striking a balance: Trade-offs shape flower diversity
Flowers come in a multitude of shapes and colors. Now, an international research team led by a researcher from Japan…
Guadalupe fur seals continue to recover as new colony discovered
Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi) have established a large resting colony in the Gulf of California — bringing the total…
Muskrats are a bellwether for a drying delta
The muskrat, a stocky brown rodent the size of a Chihuahua — with a tail like a mouse, teeth like…