A journey to the origins of multicellular life: Long-term experimental evolution in the lab
Over 3,000 generations of laboratory evolution, researchers watched as their model organism, 'snowflake yeast,' began to adapt as multicellular individuals. In new research, the...
Crops evolved by swapping genetic modules between cells
Comparing individual cells across corn, sorghum, and millet reveals evolutionary differences among these important cereal crops, according to a new study. The findings bring...
African rhinos share retroviruses not found in Asian rhinos or other related species
Rhinoceros belong to a mammalian order called odd-toed ungulates that also include horses and tapirs. They are found in Africa and Asia. Until recently,...
Preserving pine forests by understanding beetle flight
Researchers study the flight performance of the mountain pine beetle from a fluid mechanics and an entomological perspective. Understanding these aspects of the insect's...
Kangaroo Island ants ‘play dead’ to avoid predators
They're well known for their industrious work, but now a species of ant on Kangaroo Island is also showing that it is skilled at...
Water warming study shows unexpected impact on fish size
The theory that water-breathing animals such as fish will shrink due to global warming has been called into question by a new study.
Earth’s first animals had particular taste in real estate
Even without body parts that allowed for movement, new research shows -- for the first time -- that some of Earth's earliest animals managed...
The bat’s ability to convert energy into muscle power is affected by flight speed
Small bats are bad at converting energy into muscle power. Surprisingly, a new study led by Lund University in Sweden reveals that this ability...
Can a city store as much carbon as a forest?
A new tool helps show how growing cities can remain carbon neutral.
Exploring the underground connections between trees
Fungal networks interconnecting trees in a forest is a key factor that determines the nature of forests and their response to climate change. These...
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