Drivers who slow down while using mobile phones have the potential to increase on-road conflicts,…
Marine ecologists discover and name the first endemic tree-climbing crab
A new species of mangrove-climbing micro-crab from Hong Kong, Haberma tingkok, has recently been discovered,…
Humans and sponges share gene regulation
Humans have a lot in common with the humble sea sponge, according to research that…
How many dolphins are there in Hong Kong waters?
The first-ever comprehensive population assessment of the Chinese white dolphins that inhabit Hong Kong waters…
Palaeontologist reconstructs feathered dinosaurs in the flesh
Until now it has been hard to get an accurate idea of the shape of…
One in three teens with autism spectrum disorder receives driver’s license
One in three adolescents with autism spectrum disorder acquires an intermediate driver’s license, and the…
Glowing bacteria detect buried landmines
Clearing landmines is dangerous work, posing risk of injury or death to personnel trying to…
New hope for more effective treatment of leukemia
The discovery of a protein signature that is highly predictive of leukemia could lead to…
Environmental DNA helps protect great crested newts
Research has revealed how tiny amounts of DNA (eDNA) released into water by great crested…
Researchers unravel how stevia controls blood sugar levels
What makes stevia taste so extremely sweet? And how does the sweetener keep our blood…