Microbiologists unravel relationship among plants, mycorrhizal fungi

Popular concoction’s immune-boosting properties are traced to microbes found on plant roots

Meatless alternatives such as soy and wheat-derived products generate substantially lower emissions than actual meat, according to new analysis

Is first study to examine how stereotypes of scientists overlap with stereotypes of men

Scientists use protein to close in on the "Holy Grail" of diet and exercise

New species was found in four montane forest patches in the Udzungwa Mountains and Southern Highland

Findings call into question criminal convictions that rested entirely on bite-mark evidence.

PhD student presents research paper developed by Dr Nicolas Calvet’s team at conference in South Africa

Group finds that boron nitride nanotubes form much stronger interfaces than comparable carbon tubes with the same polymer

How do you solve large-scale global issues like climate change and geopolitical conflict? 

A combination of nano-sized pores and the use of a special coating called preen oil makes Antarctic penguin feathers ultra-water-repelling, which keeps them ice-free

If a leader treats team members too differently from each other, performance suffers

“The kids and I are all ears” says Alda of the challenge that engages scientists to communicate familiar yet complex concepts to 11-year-olds

Lifeless ‘soil’ on planet poses challenge

The first nanometer resolved image of individual tobacco mosaic virions shows the potential of low-energy electron holography