An international study has revealed how one of the world’s most feared types of snakes…
How to fit in when you stand out: Don’t try so hard
When in Rome you do as the Romans do, right? Not necessarily. When it comes…
Thirsty mangroves cause unprecedented dieback
A scientist has discovered why there was an unprecedented dieback of mangroves in the Gulf…
‘Going deep’ to measure Earth’s rotational effects
Researchers in Italy hope to measure Earth’s rotation using a laser-based gyroscope housed deep underground,…
Two common tests aren’t effective in predicting premature births, says new national study
Two screening tests often used to try to predict which pregnant women are likely to…
Bonding chips using inkjet printers
Researchers have demonstrated a new bonding technique for surface mounted devices that uses an inkjet…
Leap onto land saves fish from being eaten
Fish on the South Pacific island of Rarotonga have evolved the ability to survive out…
New platform for culturing stem cells
A powerful new tool combines micro- and nanotechnologies to precisely control stem cell culturing environment,…
Probiotics may not always be a silver bullet for better health
Researchers have investigated the impact of probiotics on gut health and cognitive function. In rats…
Microbes measure ecological restoration success
The success of ecological restoration projects around the world could be boosted using a potential…