Deceptive smells
Mammal predators can be tricked into leaving vulnerable NZ birds alone.
It’s not only humans who can be fooled with misinformation to change their choices. Animals can be tricked too, it se...
Biology
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Long-held theory of vertebrate evolution upended
Fossils indicate lamprey larvae have evolved – probably not ancient.
For a long time, it was thought that the lamprey – jawless fish of the superclass Cyclostomata – were remnants of a p...
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Grown bone
Most life-like bone organoid to date.
Put away your Skele-gro, because growing new bones might be the realm of science, not magic. Researchers at Eindho...
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Headless? No hindrance…
Japanese researchers discover a remarkable ability in an already interesting sea slug.
Move aside salamander, this sea slug is about to blow your regeneration powers out of the water. Scientists from N...
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Explainer: mutation and disease in the Folbigg case
The major consequences of genetic mutation.
The recent petition calling for Kathleen Folbigg’s release hinges on cutting edge science that has identified a small...
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Focus
Folbigg case: timelines compared
How the advancement of genomic sequencing informed the Folbigg story
Genomic data was not available during the first trial of the Folbigg case. Now that technology has improved the effic...
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Genetically modified mosquitoes for better health
Research has found that disease-resistant mosquitoes could lower disease transmission.
What is the risk of getting a disease from a genetically modified mozzie? Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading...
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Dazzle to survive
Scientists reveal the evolutionary history of fairy wrasses.
Diversification of the stunningly colourful fairy wrasses was propelled by sea-level changes during the last ice age,...
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“Fish DJ” drops marine beats
Speaker system helps scientists understand brain networks of baby fish.
A DJ-turned-researcher has designed a speaker for zebrafish larvae, playing them a range of beats from sounds they wo...
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You may have missed…
Stray science stories from last week to cheer up your Monday.
A round up of the stories that may have snuck past you in this week's edition of science digest... Sharks aren’t s...
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New, recyclable bone cell
Newly discovered bone cell named after Power Ranger
A new bone cell discovery suggests that even cells make an effort to recycle. A team of researchers, led by Michel...
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Home gardens vital for pollinators
They provide a rich and diverse nectar source, study finds.
Urban areas are a surprisingly rich food reservoir for pollinating insects such as bees and wasps, according to a UK ...