Solving the native species conundrum
Introduced species cannot remain eternally new in an ecosystem.
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.
Ultrasound could be the male pill
High frequency sounds waves stop sperm production. Is this the new vasectomy?
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.
Sunshade geoengineering could increase food supplies
Small particles released into the stratosphere could improve food security, but may have unseen consequences for Earth’s climate.
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.
Biofuel research given a boost by cyanobacteria
The discovery of how cyanobacteria really produce energy is expected to help scientists manufacture biofuels.
