biology

NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4

NASA and India's space agency ISRO are collaborating on a suite of science investigations aboard Axiom Mission 4, a private…

11 months ago

Evolutionary biology: Ants can hold a grudge

A team led by evolutionary biologist Volker Nehring is investigating the extent to which ants learn from past experiences. Ants…

1 year ago

Brazilian Flowers Employ Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles

Flowers of Hypenia macrantha, a species native to Brazil, have been observed using unique mechanisms to outcompete rivals during pollination.…

1 year ago

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

A novel strain of cyanobacteria, informally called “Chonkus,” has been identified in hydrothermal waters off Italy's Vulcano Island, sparking interest…

1 year ago

Crunching fruit fly and human data via machine learning and systems biology results in the identification of key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species

Discoveries that impact lifespan and healthspan in fruit flies are usually tested in mice before being considered potentially relevant in…

2 years ago

Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology

Researchers who want to bridge the divide between biology and technology spend a lot of time thinking about translating between…

2 years ago