Silk: the future of engineering
Silkworm cocoon inspires new technology for lightweight armour and cars.
Bigger isn’t always better — or faster
Lizard study reveals why cheetahs are the world’s fastest animal.
Glowing can be an effective camouflage
Small-eye pigmy sharks’ bellies shine to disguise them from predators.
Pre-Columbian farming secrets could save the Amazonian savanna
Raised farming beds used by the Amazon’s earliest inhabitants could lead the way for a sustainable ecosystem.
Picky females promote diversity
Women are genetically designed to be picky — particularly with their men.
New treatment for animal cancer
A new software program could help veterinary oncologists target cancer cells more accurately.
Man-made noise affects plants and birds
The daily din we generate may have more of an effect on the environment than we originally thought.
Promiscuous queen bees produce healthier colonies
If you’re a queen bee, mating more than once means better genetic diversity and more bacteria.
