As large predators return to Europe, protecting livestock is key. A new study shows guard dogs effectively defend farms, ...

New research reveals a key protein, Orco, vital for a mosquito’s sense of smell. Disrupting this protein significantly ...

Bacteria that produce many antibiotics use a surprising self-poisoning system to coordinate development. Sensing a key signal ...

Millipedes defend themselves with hydrogen cyanide, like some plants & insects, but new research shows they evolved this ...

New research offers a simple, low-cost solution for cleaning dye pollution from water. Scientists combined iron particles ...

Microplastics may disrupt gut health, new research suggests. A study in mice showed plastic particle exposure altered liver ...

Agricultural practices impact small ponds & ditches, vital habitats for insects & other creatures. A new study reveals that ...

New affordable mini-ecosystems let scientists study animals in realistic conditions without huge costs. Built from simple materials, these setups successfully housed lizards for months, allowing ...

Drought stresses crops, but plant roots host helpful microbes. Research on sorghum shows Streptomyces bacteria increase during drought, but abundance doesn’t guarantee plant benefit.

Brazil’s Caatinga region faces a severe mammal loss—up to 80% in many areas—driven by hunting & habitat destruction for farming. This ‘defaunation’ harms ecosystem health, impacting vital services.