Genetics used in fight against malaria
Genetically modified mosquitoes are incapable of transferring the fatal disease.
Sorry molluscs, can’t hide from the mantis shrimp
Researchers are looking at the club of the Peacock mantis shrimp as inspiration for designing strong materials.
Head colour reflects personality
Red-headedness may be an indicator of a fiery personality in finches.
Silkmoth antennae spark eureka moment for scientists
The most powerful explosive detection device to date has been developed by a group of European researchers, but the idea behind the system isn’t entirely new, in fact a little moth species has…
Mysterious gaze
The Ural owl can be found in Europe and Asia. Its average wingspan is 1.30 metres; females are larger than males, and they usually weigh up to 1.3 kilograms. Strix uralensis hunts rodents…
Fruit flies change after sex
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus — and fruit fly neural circuits can prove it.
