Navigating the ecological traits of insect societies – Functional Ecologists

In this blog post, Leo Ohyama, a PhD candidate, discusses his study “Ecological traits of social insects: Colony, queen and worker size relationships reveal a nexus trait with broad ecological…

Meet Ruminococcus bromii, the microbe that loves carbs

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The fascinating human gut bacterium Ruminococcus bromii is one of the ten most common bacterial species found in the colon. This bacterium, first discovered discovered in…

Japan to unveil next-generation passenger plane project

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Japan is expected to announce plans to develop a next-generation passenger jet following a government committee meeting on Wednesday, a year after the last struggling attempt…

Fortified settlements containing open-air temples found in Türkiye

Archaeologists from the Yozgat Bozok University and Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University have uncovered fortified settlements containing a new type of open-air temples within the Tunceli province, Türkiye. The results…

Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term linked to lower current insomnia risk

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Consistently exercising 2–3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to clock…

Embracing Neurodiversity: Beyond Stigma to Strength

Summary: A new study highlights the need to recognize and celebrate the diverse skills of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. The research advocates for a shift…

Researchers send data 4.5 million times faster than average broadband

Dr. Ian Phillips with the wavelength management device. Credit: Dr. Ian Phillips Aston University researchers have sent data at a speed that is 4.5 million times faster than the average…

Real-time reconstruction of high-intensity focused ultrasound focal temperature field based on deep learning

Invivo real-time temperature field reconstruction during HIFU treatment using deep learning. Credit: School of Integrated Circuits @ HUST. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive technique for tumor ablation. During…

Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars

This image, taken by the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), shows two supermassive black holes, which appear as the blobs with red strips. The black holes are in the center…

High Rates of Suicidal Ideation in Rural Black Men

Summary: A new study highlights the alarming rates of suicidal thoughts among rural Black men, attributing significant causes to childhood adversity and racism. This research, involving over 500 African American…