The researchers have identified genes involved in hybrid incompatibility, a phenomenon that raises reproductive barriers between species and evolutionarily splits them apart. Stanford researchers have gained new insights into how the rise […]
New study reveals genes that ‘don’t play well together’ in swordtail fish hybrids, driving the development of distinct species
Ancient DNA Reveals Why Multiple Sclerosis Is More Common in Northern Europe
DNA recovered from ancient human bones and teeth has revealed a remarkable evolutionary explanation for one of modern medicine’s mysteries. Genetic variants that today increase the risk of multiple sclerosis appear to […]
How the fish got its shoulder
A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about how the shoulder evolved in animals – including us. The shoulder girdle – the configuration of bones […]
Successful honey-hunters know how to communicate with wild birds
In many parts of Africa, humans cooperate with a species of wax-eating bird called the greater honeyguide, Indicator indicator, which leads them to wild bees’ nests with a chattering call. By using specialised sounds […]
Study shows that the way the brain learns is different from the way that artificial intelligence systems learn
Researchers from the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and Oxford University’s Department of Computer Science have set out a new principle to explain how the brain adjusts connections between neurons during learning. This new insight may […]
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT
Tradition and History Every year at New Year the Vienna Philharmonic presents a program consisting of the lively and at the same time nostalgic music from the vast repertoire of the family […]
Harvard-led team helps create first molecular map for national neuroscience study
Agroup of scientists, including several at Harvard, have dived deeper into the mammalian brain than ever before by categorizing and mapping at the molecular level all of its thousands of different cell […]
February 12, 2024: Darwin’s Drink: Join the celebration
The Future Leadership Institute celebrates the birthday of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin: 12 February 1809 – 12 February 2024 Venue: BELGIUM: tbd (either ANTWERP, BRUGGES or LOUVAIN) Introduction: Our daily stress and […]
Cambridge research reveals contents of historic French love letters after 265 years
Over 100 letters sent to French sailors by their fiancées, wives, parents and siblings – but never delivered – have been opened and studied for the first time since they were written […]
$5 trillion in nature-related global economic risks will amplify climate change – Oxford study
Shocks to the global economy related to biodiversity loss and ecosystem damage could cost upwards of $5 trillion, according to reports from Network of Central Banks and Oxford University out today [13 […]
Leiden archaeologist investigates washed up plastics with National Geographic grant
Roberto Arciero is part of RESPIRE project (Research Educational and Storytelling Project in Italian Remote Ecosystem), an international and interdisciplinary research team led by Martina Capriotti (University of Camerino) that received the […]
The biggest science news stories of 2023 as chosen by New Scientist
By Jacob Aron AI chatbots and a weight-loss drug swept the world, temperature records tumbled and India landed on the moon in a year of astonishing science news. Environment The number of […]
When Leaders Talk About Their Success, It Can Inspire Others
Leaders are often told to be modest. Talking about your own achievements can easily be interpreted as arrogance, particularly in the workplace. But new research suggests that when the person talking about […]
Giving Employees More Control Over Their Work Can Be Good for Their Hearts
Giving employees more control over when and how they work may do more than improve job satisfaction. It could also improve their health. A study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. […]
