Medicine & TechnologyWhy do human women experience menopause but other animals do not? Read on to learn more about the Grandmother hypothesis and how menopause is the key to evolutionary success.
WHOI researchers discovered how Weddell seal mothers transferred iron from their liver to the milk their pups drink to make them better divers. Click here to learn more about the Weddell mother's sacrifice and how it affects her diving skills.
Researchers developed a small robot to mimic teacher ants and learn more about how they pass knowledge from one another. Read on to understand how ants learn and what elements are needed for success.
By studying the neurons of comb jellies and cnidarians, researchers uncover the evolution of neurons in the nervous system. Read on to learn more about neurons and the ancestral nervous systems of ancient animal lineages.
According to researchers, the Big Bounce hypothesis may provide an accurate model for the universe, but first, the beginning must be established. Read on to learn more about the theories of how the universe began.
The cause behind the increased cancer risks of men versus women has mainly been unknown to experts. Read on to learn how sex differences affects a person's incidence of cancer.
Last seen by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos land iguanas have been successfully reintroduced to the Santiago islands of the Galapagos after being extinct for almost 200 years. Read on to learn how the conservation was completed and challenges along the way.
The origins of the feral horses of Assateague Island may finally be revealed thanks to an unexpected discovery. Click here to learn more on how a 16-century horse tooth fragment sheds light on how horses ended up on the island.
Bacterial colonies work together to ensure the survival of all individuals. Read on to find out how the colony punishes selfish freeloading strains and how it affects the rest of the colony.
Dark matter is a fundamental force that governs the known universe. Read on to find out why an oddly-shaped dwarf galaxy seemingly without dark matter is baffling experts.
People always search for genuine long-term happiness, but researchers say we are biased to pursue more and sacrifice happiness. Read on to learn more about the mental bias of happiness, habituation, and comparison.
When and why mammals evolved to be warm-blooded has been a mysterious question for experts. A recent study suggests that the secret lies in the inner ear canals of ancient species. Read on to learn more about endothermy and how the inner ear reveals the truth about warm-bloodedness.
Wave Swell Energy has reported the successful year-long test of their one-directional wave energy generator. Read on to learn about WSE's Uniwave200 and how it outperformed expectations.
Hereditary kidney disease is caused by a genetic flaw that does not allow proteins to mature fully. Read on to find out how a novel DNA repair kit fixes patient-derived kidney cells.
3D graphene foam advanced pressure sensors developed by experts could revolutionize robotic systems and prosthetic. Click here to learn more about the unique properties of graphene foam and the need for pressure sensors.