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Dinosaur farts could have contributed to global warming

Gaseous emissions from giant herbivores may have been enough to warm the Earth.

Image: Penn University

Zombie ants and the fungus that saves them

Newly discovered parasite fights the zombie-ant fungus.

Waking embryos in the womb

Your brain may already be awake before you are born.

Changing climate could affect pest fertility

A noxious fish species could benefit from increasing temperatures.

Bigger isn’t always better — or faster

Lizard study reveals why cheetahs are the world’s fastest animal.

Understanding Frida Kahlo’s fertility problems

The famous Mexican painter studied medicine in her youth and used that knowledge to paint the different factors that might have affected her ability to procreate.

New clues for dinosaur extinction

New research suggests that some dinosaurs may have been slowly declining before they finally disappeared.

Powering a moon base

Thermal energy could be the key to powering a futuristic moon base.

Next step in HIV prevention research

The International Microbicide Conference 2012 looks at which methods work and the next steps in developing these.

Healthy ageing made fun

Video games are proven to promote healthy ageing.

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