Black widow spiders have earned a fearsome reputation for their venomous bite. But in parts of the southern United States these spiders have much to fear themselves—from their brown widow spider relatives who really don’t like their company.
A Swiss team, led by scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), has discovered the internal thermometer of seeds that can delay or even block germination if temperatures are too high for the future seedling.
Neuroscience research just got a little bit easier, thanks to the release of tens of thousands of images of fruit fly brain neurons generated by Janelia’s FlyLight Project Team.
Michael Skvarla made a remarkable discovery while on a routine trip to Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As he walked into the store, he spotted a large bug on the side of the building and decided to take it home.
Plants were once thought to only rely on green leaves and photosynthesis. However, some plants, such as the genus Thismia, have abandoned this process and obtain nutrients from other organisms. This unique feature and its complete lack of photosynthesis make the fairy lanterns one of the strangest plants in the world.
A new species of frog from the Andes in Ecuador has been named after J.R.R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle-earth and author of famous works such as “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” The researchers named the new species Hyloscirtus tolkieni, inspired by the amazing colors of the frog that reminded them of…
The notion that forest trees can communicate, share resources, and even safeguard their seedlings through an underground network of delicate fungal filaments has captured the public’s imagination and earned the moniker “wood-wide web.” However, University of Alberta expert Justine Karst warns that the science behind these ideas is yet to be proven.
A new study has revealed that humans are artificially extending city coastlines by constructing industrial ports and luxurious waterfront residences. Over 900 square miles has been added to major city coastlines in the past 20 years.
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery – fish have an internal sense of self, as demonstrated by their recognition of their own face in a picture.
A world first study reverses the idea that the bulk of life in the ocean is fueled by photosynthesis via sunshine, revealing that many ocean microbes in fact get their energy from hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
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