
Rare Sumatran Rabbit Photographed
Researchers say the rare
rabbit may now be found only
in two remote national parks
on the Indonesian island of
Sumatra, and conservation is
critical. ... > full story

Like Curry? New Biological Role Identified for Compound Used in Ancient Medicine
Scientists have just
identified a new reason why
some curry dishes, made with
spices humans have used for
thousands of years, might be
... > full story

Gourmet Butterflies Speed North
A new study has shown how a
butterfly has changed its
diet, and consequently has
sped northwards in response
to climate change.
Researchers found that
warmer summers have allowed
... > full story

Pivotal Role for Proteins: From Helping Turn Carbs Into Energy to Causing Devastating Disease
Research into how
carbohydrates are converted
into energy has led to a
surprising discovery with
implications for the
... > full story
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Newly Modified Nanoparticle Opens Window on Future Gene Editing Technologies
May 24, 2012 Researchers are using nanoparticles to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells. The technology could allow more sophisticated and targeted editing of plant genomes. And that could ... > full story -
DNA Evidence Shows That Marine Reserves Help to Sustain Fisheries
May 24, 2012 Biologists have presented the first evidence that areas closed to all fishing are helping to sustain valuable Australian fisheries. The scientists applied a forensic DNA profiling approach to track ... > full story -
Plants Could Use Light Even More Effectively for Food Production
May 24, 2012 Scientists have concluded that it is possible to develop plants that produce even more food by reducing the level of pigments which make no contribution to photosynthesis. The conclusion is based on ... > full story -
Commonly Used Pesticide Turns Honey Bees Into 'Picky Eaters'
May 24, 2012 Biologists have discovered that a small dose of a commonly used crop pesticide turns honey bees into "picky eaters" and affects their ability to recruit their nestmates to otherwise good sources of ... > full story -
Invasive Species Underwater: Deep Sea Animals Stowaway on Submarines and Reach New Territory
May 24, 2012 Marine scientists studying life around deep-sea vents have discovered that some hardy species can survive the extreme change in pressure that occurs when a research submersible rises to the surface. ... > full story -
Tracking Endangered Elephants With Satellite Technology
May 24, 2012 GPS and satellite technology is helping experts develop a long term strategy to protect the endangered Malaysian ... > full story -
Hacking Code of Leaf Vein Architecture Solves Mysteries, Allows Predictions of Past Climate
May 23, 2012 Life scientists have discovered new laws leaves follow as they grow and evolve. These easy-to-apply mathematical rules can be used to better predict the climates of the past, as determined from the ... > full story -
Factors Behind Past Lemur Species Extinctions Put Surviving Species in 'Ecological Retreat'
May 23, 2012 At least 17 species of lemurs have vanished on Madagascar over the last 2,000 years, with human activity likely a central factor. New research examined eight of those extinctions, and findings ... > full story -
An Introduced Bird Competitor Tips the Balance Against Hawaiian Species
May 23, 2012 Tens of thousands of birds native to Hawaii have been lost in the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, when the Japanese white-eye, a small perching bird originally introduced to Hawaii in 1929 ... > full story -
New Species Top 10 List: Underworld Worm, Walking Cactus Creature, Blue Tarantula, Sneezing Monkey, and More
May 23, 2012 The top 10 new species list has just been released. It includes a teensy attack wasp, night-blooming orchid, underworld worm, ancient "walking cactus" creature, blue tarantula, Nepalese poppy, giant ... > full story
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