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Published Like adults, children by age 3 prefer seeing fractal patterns - Like Adults, Children by Age 3 Prefer Seeing Fractal Patterns


By the time children are 3 years old they already have an adult-like preference for visual fractal p...
Published DNA can fold into complex shapes to execute new functions - DNA Can Fold into Complex Shapes to Execute New Functions



DNA can mimic protein functions by folding into elaborate, three-dimensional structures, according t...
Published Self-folding origami machines powered by chemical reaction - Self-Folding Origami Machines Powered by Chemical Reaction



Scientists have harnessed chemical reactions to make microscale origami machines self-fold -- freein...
Published River erosion can shape fish evolution - River Erosion Can Shape Fish Evolution



A new study of the freshwater greenfin darter fish suggests river erosion can be a driver of biodive...
Published Immune system of modern Papuans shaped by DNA from ancient Denisovans, study finds - Immune System of Modern Papuans Shaped by DNA from Ancient Denisovans, Study Finds


Modern Papuans' immune system likely evolved with a little help from the Denisovans, a mysterious hu...
Published How parasites shape complex food webs



A new study sheds light on how parasites, often overlooked, can dramatically affect the balance betw...
Published Wing shape determines how far birds disperse - Wing Shape Determines How Far Birds Disperse


Bird dispersal movements are thought to depend on complex demographic and genetic factors. Researche...
Published New yeast prion helps cells survive - New Yeast Prion Helps Cells Survive


One of the greatest mysterious in cellular biology has been given a new twist. Researchers now show...
Published Hubble sees summertime on Saturn - Hubble Sees Summertime on Saturn: A Look at the Latest Discoveries


Saturn is truly the lord of the rings in this latest snapshot from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, ta...
Published Iron meteorites hint that our infant solar system was more doughnut than dartboard



Iron meteorites are remnants of the metallic cores of the earliest asteroids in our solar system. Ir...
Published A new breakthrough in obesity research may allow you to lose fat while eating all you want


This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity world...
Published Comprehensive insulin signalling map shows interplay between genes and diet



Researchers have produced a comprehensive picture of insulin signalling in mice and suggest that it...
Published Using topology, Researchers advance understanding of how cells organize themselves



R esearchers created a machine learning algorithm using computational topology that profiles shapes ...
Published Robots cause company profits to fall -- at least at first


Researchers have found that robots can have a 'U-shaped' effect on profits: causing profit margins t ...
Published Enlightening insects: Morpho butterfly nanostructure inspires technology for bright, balanced lighting



Researchers developed a nanostructured light diffuser that provides balanced lighting by diffracting...
Published Did sabertooth tigers purr or roar?



When a sabertooth tiger called out, what noise did it make -- a mighty roar or a throaty purr? A new...
Published Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime



Noctilionoid bat species evolved wildly different faces as they adapted to exploit diverse food sour...
Published Novel hydrogel finds new aptamers, or 'chemical antibodies,' in days



A new method uses a hydrogel -- a polymer network that holds its shape and can expand when it takes ...
Published Discovery of structural regularity hidden in silica glass



Glass is a fundamental material. Yet its atomic structure still baffles scientists to this day. Rese...
Published Daily singing workout keeps songbird males attractive



It has long been a mystery why songbirds spend so much time and energy on singing. Now a new study s...