New research published in the journal Ecology conclusively shows that certain physical traits of flowers affect the health of bumble bees by modulating the transmission of a harmful pathogen called Crithidia bombi.
Male and female travelers’ ‘transformations’
A new study has revealed men and women experience change while travelling in similar ways. Consumers are increasingly seeking activities that help them achieve new levels of enrichment and since the lift of COVID-19 travel restrictions, they are more conscious of the value they want to gain from their holidays.
CSU Researchers Design Model That Predicts Which Buildings Will Survive Wildfire
Wildfires may seem unpredictable, leaving random ruin in their wake.
Aston University Researchers ‘Feed’ Leftover Coffee Grounds to Microalgae to Produce Low Emission Biodiesel
Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds.
Rare and iconic Atala butterflies retain an ancient pattern of wing symmetry
A new study helps bring the incredible color and pattern variation in butterflies into focus. The results align with a growing body of evidence that suggests butterfly-wing diversity really boils down to just a few simple ingredients in an ancient recipe that's stood the test of time.
A new control system for synthetic genes
Using an approach based on the CRISPR gene-editing system, researchers developed a way to precisely control the amount of a particular protein that is produced in mammalian cells.
More than one way to build a black bird
For a species of flycatcher in the remote Solomon Islands, scientists have so far found at least two genetic pathways leading to the same physical outcome: all-black feathers. This change was no random accident. It was a result of nature specifically selecting for this trait.
Scientists Uncover New Clues About the Climate and Health Impact of Atmospheric Particles
Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according to a new study by University of British Columbia chemists.
Glowing fossils: Fluorescence reveals color patterns of earliest scallops
UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in normal daylight. This method has often been used on the fossilized seashells from the Earth's current geological era to reveal patterns of color that had long since faded away. Now, scientists show that fluorescent...
Researchers ‘feed’ leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel
Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after 'feeding' and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds.