Customizing animal scents to manipulate animal behaviors
Animals’ scent posts may seem to be simply stinky, but new molecular surveys show they actually convey a veritable encyclopedia…
Mysterious “anti-glitch” observed in neutron star’s rotation
Astronomers using NASA’s Swift X-ray Telescope have observed a spinning neutron star suddenly slowing down, a never before seen event…
Men enjoy dirt-eating as much as pregnant women, Harvard study finds
Harvard scientists say that pica (the eating of non-food items) is far more prevalent in Madagascar than previously thought and…
Gender behaviors directly manipulated
Uncovering the individual genes that are directly influenced by testosterone and estrogen has allowed University of California, San Francisco scientists…
Rising CO2 levels creating crazy fish
Rising oceanic carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are disrupting a key brain receptor in fish, causing dramatic changes in their brain…
The strange case of the zombie ants
A study in the latest issue of The American Naturalist describes a fungal parasite that coerces ants into dying in…
Bacteria found to exhibit anticipatory behavior
Bacteria can anticipate future events and prepare for them, according to new research that explores how a microorganism’s genetic networks…
Psychiatric disorders common among young adults
In a study of 18-24 year-olds conducted over a 12 month period, an astonishing 47 percent of the individuals assessed…
Microbe Colonies Show Sophisticated Learning Behaviors
Microbes may be smarter than we think, at least that’s according to Princeton University researchers who have shown for the…
Evidence Of Altruism In Plants
Gardeners believe that some pairs of plants get along better than others, and it now seems there may be scientific…
Extreme Specialization In Ants Plugs Potholes
South American army ants (Eciton burchellii) adopt some unusual tactics to conduct their predatory raids more efficiently over rough terrain.…
Brain Knows More Than It Lets On
While our behaviors may vary, the knowledge we hold in our brains is remarkably resilient, say scientists who have been…