In this post, Functional Ecology and Journal of Animal Ecology showcases each article that can be found in our cross-journal special feature on Mechanisms and consequences of infection-induced phenotypes. This…
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The last leg of the longest butterfly migration has now been identified
Every year, painted lady butterflies born in Europe embark south on an epic journey to Africa. Now, researchers know exactly where on the continent these long-haul travelers spend their winter…
What causes motion sickness? Here’s how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain
My first experience with motion sickness was as a college student, standing on the back of a marine research vessel looking at interesting things dredged from the seafloor off the…
The Smithsonian’s ‘Lights Out’ inspires visitors to save the fading night sky
Bright, artificial lights are drowning out the night sky’s natural glow. Now, an exhibition is highlighting some of the consequences of a fading starry night — and how people can…
How to see the invisible: Using the dark matter distribution to test our cosmological model
How do you measure dark matter, which by definition emits no light? Watch how it impacts things you can see — specifically, how light from distant galaxies bends around it, as predicted…
Foodtech start-up ChickP shares functional potential of plant-based cheese analogues
More than two years ago, the company started commercial production of its 90% chickpea isolate, which “can be the next-gen of plant-based protein to replace animal protein,” Levy said. ChickP has shown…
Dairy-Free Products Drive the Plant-Based Category, But They Have A Retention Problem, Survey Finds
3 Mins Read A new report finds that while the demand for dairy-free options continues to rise, consumers aren’t sold on the options. More than 80 percent of consumers surveyed…
Molecular Composition of Aerosols Differs from Day to Night
The Science Tiny aerosols particles in the atmosphere have a significant effect on the climate. They affect the climate directly by interacting with solar radiation. Depending on the type of…
This sea cucumber shoots sticky tubes out of its butt. Its genes hint at how
Some lizards shed their still-wriggling tails to distract predators, but sea cucumbers take this sort of strategy to the next level. Some startled sea cucumbers shoot a silky — and…
