From a mouse to an elephant in 24 million generations
Since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals have increased in size from small rodents to the Blue Whale, which can weigh up to 190 tonnes.
Scientists identify iridescence in golden moles
The bright hairs of these blind moles aren’t used to attract mates.
Stem cells could save snow leopards
Scientists have produced stem cells from the tissue of an adult snow leopard.
Fruit flies watch the sky to stay on course
A fruit fly suspended in a magnetic field alters its flight path depending on cues it receives from light polarisation.
Sydney whales not bothered by whale watchers
Migrating humpback whales are more likely to stay breathing on the surface when vessels are around.
Biofuel research given a boost by cyanobacteria
The discovery of how cyanobacteria really produce energy is expected to help scientists manufacture biofuels.
New species discovered
California Academy of Sciences described 140 new species in 2011, spanning six continents and three oceans.
