Biology
Researchers are investigating the genetics underlying color-pattern variation in bumblebees and how these patterns have evolved through time
Wild fish release chemicals called 'disturbance cues' to signal to other fish about nearby dangers
Infertility is estimated to affect about eight percent of women of child-bearing age
Researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat
What happens in puberty affects health and wellbeing across the lifespan
At first glance, there’s no obvious connection between a mammal’s ability to regulate its body temperature and its inability to repair heart damage
An international team has now succeeded in determining the spectral properties of individual molecules
Scientists have been puzzled about the variety of patterns on the surface of pollen grains—specifically, how they are formed and if they have a function
Surrounded by salty water, sea snakes sometimes live a thirsty existence
A study of fruit flies finds a direct link between illness and the need for more sleep
The findings may explain why women are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later years
