ph. Ants foraging for nectar on a Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum). Jacob S. Suissa, CC BY-ND Jacob S. Suissa, University of Tennessee Look closely at a plant in your local park, your garden or even your kitchen, and you’re likely to see some damage. Whether a caterpillar has chewed away part of a
Pauline Costes, Sorbonne Université An elephant uses its trunk for eating, drinking water, communicating, exploring the environment, social behaviour, and making and using tools. The trunk, which contains six muscle groups, is not only very strong – it can uproot a tree – but can be used with great precision. Elephants use a
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern technology, research and development (R&D) stands as the cornerstone of innovation, driving forward the boundaries of what is possible and laying the foundation for future advancements. As we delve into the intricate world of R&D, it becomes apparent that this domain is not merely a support
Paul Barrett, Natural History Museum; Jonah Choiniere, University of the Witwatersrand; Kimberley E.J. Chapelle, University of the Witwatersrand; Lara Sciscio, Jurassica Museum, and Michel Zondo, University of the Witwatersrand Visitors to Lake Kariba – the world’s largest man-made lake, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe – come to enjoy the abundant wildlife,
Will Hawkes, CC BY-ND Will Hawkes, University of Exeter In 1950, ornithologists Elizabeth and David Lack were watching birds migrate through a Pyrenean mountain pass on the border between France and Spain when they stumbled across something extraordinary – uncountable numbers of migrating insects. The Lacks were the first people to record fly
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and the proliferation of information, the role of imagery in science communication has become increasingly significant. Visual tools, ranging from detailed infographics and data visualisations to striking photographs and immersive virtual reality experiences, are not merely supplementary to scientific discourse but are central to how
La formazione delle abitudini è una componente cruciale del successo personale e professionale. Comprendere e padroneggiare questo processo può trasformare le nostre vite, aiutandoci a raggiungere performance ottimali. In questo articolo, esploreremo le più recenti scoperte scientifiche sulla formazione delle abitudini e forniremo strategie concrete, innovative e comprovate per implementarle efficacemente. . Read
Andrew R. Leitch, Queen Mary University of London There are eight species of baobab in the world, and they have a surprising distribution. Six are found in Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean; one is found on the continent of Africa; and the last is far away in Australia. The origin of
What do cycling, showering and making love have in common? All three activities prove the usefulness of a new generation of skin patches that can monitor people’s vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate, according to Professor Klas Hjort, head of the microsystems technology programme at Uppsala University in Sweden. Patch work
The Importance of Bridging the Gap In today’s fast-paced world, scientific research continuously pushes the boundaries of what we know and understand about our universe. However, a significant challenge remains: effectively translating this complex scientific knowledge into language and concepts that the general public can easily understand and appreciate. Bridging this gap is