A rare 3-D tree fossil may be the earliest glimpse at a forest understory

With its fluffed, spiraling top and thin trunk, the Sanfordiacaulis densifolia tree looks like it came straight out of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. But this isn’t a truffula come to…

Viewpoint: Crop biotechnology opponents are losing their war against genetic engineering but the battle for science is not yet won

Fruit Flies’ Sensory Evolution: A Whiff of Genetic Secrets

Summary: Researchers mapped the sensory evolution of fruit flies, revealing how genetic variations enable them to adapt their sense of smell and taste to diverse environments. The team discovered that…

Violence Spreads Like Contagion in Certain Groups

Summary: A recent study highlights how violence among members of the Italian mafia spreads contagiously, with those committing violent acts in groups more likely to continue such behavior in the…

Debunking Love Myths: A New Look at Romance and Science

Summary: A new study challenges popular romance myths, debunking the Five Love Languages with evidence-based research. The work, proposes a ‘balanced diet’ metaphor for expressing love, emphasizing the need for…

Leveraging collaboration, transparency, and inclusion to advance macrosystems biology” – Functional Ecologists

Functional Ecology, Journal of Animal Ecology, Journal of Ecology, Methods in Ecology and Evolution and People and Nature are seeking proposals for a cross-journal Special Feature on “Large Scale, Open…

A nutritionist reflects on the sad state of health education about GMOs and farming at schools and universities

Revolutionary 3D-Printed Brain Tissue Mimics Human Function

Summary: Researchers developed the world’s first 3D-printed brain tissue that grows and behaves similarly to natural brain tissue, marking a significant leap forward for neurological and neurodevelopmental disorder research. This…

Ginkgo Biloba Compound Shows Promise in Cognitive Recovery After Stroke

Summary: A preliminary study reveals that intravenous injections of ginkgo biloba components could significantly improve early cognitive recovery in ischemic stroke patients. Conducted across multiple centers in China, the research…

Explore the expected life spans of different dog breeds

For a dog, it’s good to be small and have a long nose. In the United Kingdom, breeds matching that description, such as miniature dachshunds and some terriers, can expect…