The death grip phenotype and the zombie ant
Some parasites can take full control of its host by manipulating its behaviour. One of the best examples can be seen in the Thai rainforest, where ants (species Camponotus leonardi) infected by Ophiocordysceps…
New treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Insulin, the hormone that keeps the level of sugar in the bloodstream within normal range, could be a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
New fossil discovered in China
Researchers from the universities of Oxford and Leicester, in the UK, and from Yunnan University, China, discovered a well-preserved fossil that provides new information on primitive sea creatures and their evolution.
And the winner is…
The Abel Prize has been awarded to the famous American mathematician John Milnor (b. 1931).
Ask Us: How do lizards survive when they lose their tail?
Most skinks and some of the dragon species can drop their tail quickly to avoid being captured by a predator.
Runaway star’s origin discovered
A blue star hurtling through the outer reaches of our galaxy originated in the centre of the Milky Way 100 million years ago.
Wreck-hunters find sunken hospital ship
After more than 65 years on the seafloor, the Centaur, a World War II Australian hospital ship, has been found nestled in the narrow channel of a canyon more than a kilometre below…
Charging elephants don’t run
Asian elephants can charge up to 20 km/h, a quick pace for animals of their size. But despite appearances, they don’t technically run, say scientists from Belgium, Italy and Thailand.
