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Genetic Matchmaking Saves Endangered Frogs
January 8, 2013 — What if Noah got it wrong? What if he paired a male and a female animal thinking they were the same species, and then discovered they were not the same and could not produce offspring? As researchers ... > full story -
Orchid Adding Bird Perch for Crossing Ensures Reproduction
January 8, 2013 — Chinese researchers have solved the mystery of the function of sheaths in flowering orchids. In a new paper, the team found the perch to be essential to orchid ... > full story -
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Keeping to Your New Year Resolutions With PiFace
January 8, 2013 — After a festive period of excess, a January diet is one of the most common New Year resolutions for many people. Sticking to it, however, is harder, with temptation around every corner and inside ... > full story -
How Do Songbirds Sing? In 3-D!
January 7, 2013 — Like humans, songbirds learn their vocalizations by imitation. Since their songs are used for finding a mate and retaining territories, birdsong is very important for reproductive success. High-field ... > full story -
Captive Hyenas Outfox Wild Relatives
January 7, 2013 — When it comes to solving puzzles, animals in captivity are, well, different animals than their wild ... > full story -
Living Cells Behave Like Fluid-Filled Sponges
January 7, 2013 — Animal cells behave like fluid-filled sponges in response to being mechanically deformed according to new ... > full story -
First Fossil Bird With Teeth Specialized for Tough Diet
January 7, 2013 — Beak shape variation in Darwin's finches is a classic example of evolutionary adaptation, with beaks that vary widely in proportions and shape, reflecting a diversity of ecologies. While living birds ... > full story -
Waterfall-Climbing Fish Use Same Mechanism to Climb Waterfalls and Eat Algae
January 4, 2013 — Going against the flow is always a challenge, but some waterfall-climbing fish have adapted to their extreme lifestyle by using the same set of muscles for both climbing and eating, according to new ... > full story -
Long-Term Consequences for Those Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury
January 4, 2013 — Researchers studying the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using rat models, have found that, overtime, TBI results in progressive brain deterioration characterized by elevated ... > full story -
Dinosaur Shook Tail Feathers for Mating Show
January 4, 2013 — A researcher's examination of fossilized dinosaur tail bones has led to a breakthrough finding: some feathered dinosaurs used tail plumage to attract mates, much like modern-day peacocks and ... > full story
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