Banana plants protect themselves from parasitic nematodes by increasing local concentrations of defensive substances in infected root tissues. more
Domesticated silkmoths Bombyx mori have a much more limited perception of environmental odours compared to their wild relatives. more
The way bacteria create their magnetic navigational aids could be an inspiration for materials scientists more
Without further incentives selfish behaviour will continue to dominate more
Sediments from the deep sea give insight into the dynamics of the deep biosphere more
Using animal behaviour data to better inform mathematical models of animal movements more
The prehistoric bird Gastornis was probably not a bird of prey but a herbivore more
Extreme meteorological events and global warming: a vicious cycle? more
Leipzig researchers have published new data on volcanic ash, known as the “Campanian Ignimbrite”, which covered wide parts of Europe more
Global warming continues, even if the worst-case prognosis has become slightly less probable more
