In a world first, ECU researchers have discovered a plant that has successfully evolved to use ants – as well as native bees – as pollinating agents by overcoming their antimicrobial defences.
Bees? Please. These Plants Are Putting Ants to Work
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Speed of Space Storms Key to Protecting Astronauts and Satellites From Radiation
Space weather forecasters need to predict the speed of solar eruptions, as much as their size, to protect satellites and the health of astronauts, scientists have found.
Living Near Oil and Gas Wells May Increase Preterm Birth Risk, According to Stanford Research
Living in close proximity to oil and gas operations may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to new research on births in California’s primary oil-producing region.
Widespread Facemask Use Could Shrink the ‘R’ Number and Prevent a Second COVID-19 Wave – Study
Population-wide use of facemasks keeps the coronavirus ‘reproduction number’ under 1.0, and prevents further waves of the virus when combined with lockdowns, a modelling study led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
Birmingham Scientists 're-Train' Immune System to Prevent Attack of Healthy Cells in New UK Study Into Autoimmune Diseases
The body’s immune system can be re-wired to prevent it from recognising its own proteins which, when attacked by the body, can cause autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, a significant new study by UK scientists has found.
Twitter Fight: Birds Use Social Networks to Pick Opponents
Knowing when to fight and when to flee is a big part of many animal societies, including our own.
