A cure for macular degeneration?
A team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin have found that controlling an inflammatory component known as IL-18 could prevent the development of macular degeneration.
A view from above: Melbourne
This image of the capital city of the state of Victoria was captured by astronaut André Kuipers from the International Space Station. Melbourne was founded in 1835, and today its metropolitan area is…
Tiny predators unleashed
Water fleas (Daphnia dentifera) are evolving. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology discovered that water fleas allow outbreaks of the virulent yeast parasite Metschnikowia bicuspidata to improve their chances of survival. After the outbreak, the host…
Giant and colossal squids have super-powerful eyes
Giant and colossal squids have soccer-ball-sized eyes that detect large moving objects at 120 metres.
Uncovering the secrets of the deep ocean
After six years of research and preparation, James Cameron and his crew are ready to take a plunge into the Earth’s final frontier.
The wondrous world of dinosaurs
Iridescent feathers were the ultimate social tool for non-avian dinosaurs such as Microraptor.
Sleeping beauty
Dense hair and metallic colourations give a jewel-like appearance to the always-deathly spider fly.
Shakespeare was right: rosemary improves your memory
Rosemary improves cognitive performance and enhances long-term memory in up to 15 per cent.
