Genetics of the modern heirs of the Inkas shed new lights about their origins...

A study of the Inka origins and their lineages was performed in twelve contemporary families with presumed patrilineal lineage to Inka monarchs. A comparison...

Coral bleaching threatens the diversity of reef fish

New research reveals that global warming also affects fish who depend on corals. The Great Barrier Reef is revered for its kaleidoscope of color....

New source of global nitrogen discovered

Not all of the nitrogen on the planet comes from the atmosphere, according to a new study. Up to a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock. The discovery...

270 million visits made to English coastlines each year

Research has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England. The research...

Penguins go through the flow

Colonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study. This 'liquid' organization and structure enables breeding...

Carbon taxes can be both fair and effective, study shows

Study shows a tax on carbon-based fuels would go a long way toward curbing global climate change, and could be designed so that it...

Bonobos share and share alike

Bonobos are willing to share meat with animals outside their own family groups. This behavior was observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

The ban of the cave bear

At 3.5 meters long and with a shoulder height of 1.7 meters, the cave bear was one of the giants of the Ice Age....

Pesticides give bees a hard time

Scientists have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste...

A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizon

Novel technologies are being sought to replace the traditional pesticides used to protect plants, particularly edible plants such as cereals. A new project is...

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