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thewalrus.caworld10 hrs ago
UBC Study Equips Pigeons with Backpacks to Track Eye Movements in Flight
University of British Columbia researchers fitted homing pigeons with 27-gram backpacks holding cameras and sensors. The study, published in Current Biology, recorded subtle eye shifts during flights along a familiar route.
New Scientistscience21 days ago
Australian spider builds conical trap that flings green tree ants into its web
@NewScientist reported that researchers documented a Propostira spider building a conical snare that launches only green tree ants nearly 30 centimeters into its web. The trap produces accelerations of 1367 meters per second squared. The study was published in Current Biology.
nationalpost.comscience23 days ago
National Microbiology Laboratory Vice-President Jason Kindrachuk to Step Down June 28 and Return to University Research
Jason Kindrachuk will leave the NML on June 28 to return full-time to his University of Manitoba research lab. The move marks the fourth leadership change at the Winnipeg facility in ten years.
theconversation.comscience26 days ago
Fossil discoveries link one-eyed animals to cyclops myth
Ancient Greeks may have based stories of one-eyed giants on elephant fossils and observations of tiny sea creatures. Modern biology shows single-eye structures in early vertebrates and some living crustaceans.
The Independentscience29 days ago
ROV Footage Shows Two Live Goblin Sharks at Record Depths in Pacific
Remotely operated vehicles recorded the species at 1,237 metres near Jarvis Island in 2019 and at 1,997 metres in the Tonga Trench in 2024. Both sightings were published in the Journal of Fish Biology.
themarketherald.com.auworld31 days ago
Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Two Live Goblin-Shark Sightings in Central Pacific
Two separate deep-sea sightings, one in 2019 and one in 2024, have been verified in a Journal of Fish Biology study published June 12, 2026.
Usa Todayscience31 days ago
Goblin sharks filmed at new depths near Jarvis Island and Tonga Trench
Researchers recorded the species alive in its habitat for the first time, extending its known range and depth limits. The findings appear in a new Journal of Fish Biology study.
Nprai38 days ago
Ginkgo Bioworks Automates Biology Lab With AI and Robots, Raising Biosecurity Concerns
The Boston company, founded nearly two decades ago by four MIT graduate students, now runs an autonomous lab that completed more than 30,000 experiments in six months with AI assistance.
New York Postworld45 days ago
Study Finds Mosquitoes Can Learn to Associate DEET With Blood Meals
New laboratory research shows mosquitoes previously exposed to DEET while feeding on blood later attempted to bite surfaces treated with the chemical. The findings come from controlled experiments published in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
foxnews.comai47 days ago
Tokyo Lab Tests Ten Robots for Automated Biology Experiments
A robotics center in Tokyo opened an automated laboratory in April that uses ten two-armed robots equipped with artificial-intelligence software. The facility aims to scale to thousands of robots available to researchers worldwide by 2040 or 2050.
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New Scientistscience48 days ago
Book Argues Symbiosis Key to Understanding Life's Origins
Rowan Hooper's new book states that symbiosis has been overlooked in explanations of biology. The work links symbiosis to the emergence of complex life and current research on life's beginnings at hydrothermal vents.
radio.foxnews.comscience52 days ago
Podcast Discusses Parallels Between Human Immune Systems and Bacterial Defenses
Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone examined similarities between human immune responses and bacterial antiviral mechanisms. The discussion highlighted how these overlaps may support new research tools in molecular biology and immunology.
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nypost.comscience59 days ago
Indiana University Bloomington Restricts Lab Access During Federal Investigation
The university changed locks on its biology building on 7 May amid a U.S. government investigation that includes scrutiny of one lab by the US Department of Agriculture. Officials restored access to some labs on 14 May but dozens of scientists still cannot reach offices or freeze…
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Science Newsscience62 days ago
Study Finds Between-Group Competition Correlates With Greater Male-Female Size Differences in Primates
A study published May 13, 2026, in Biology Letters finds that greater overlap in territories and more frequent group encounters correlate with larger males relative to females across 146 primate species. The traditional focus on within-group male competition for mates does not fu…
Science Newsscience63 days ago
Fetuses Yawn in Response to Mothers' Yawns, Study Finds
Researchers in Italy showed yawning videos to 38 pregnant women in their third trimester and monitored fetal responses via ultrasound. Just over half the fetuses yawned about 90 seconds after their mothers, with the response far more likely to follow a maternal yawn than occur sp…
theconversation.comscience64 days ago
Pilot Whales Increase Call Volume to Overcome Shipping Noise in Strait of Gibraltar
Researchers recorded calls from 23 long-finned pilot whales in the Strait of Gibraltar and found the animals raise the volume of some vocalizations in response to vessel noise ranging from 79 to 144 decibels. The study, published May 7 2026 in the Journal of Experimental Biology,…
medium.comai67 days ago
Machine-Learning Analysis Identifies Nine Conserved Spatial Ecotypes Across Human Tumors
Researchers integrated more than 10 million single-cell and spot-level spatial transcriptomes from diverse human carcinomas and melanomas to define nine spatial ecotypes. Each ecotype shows unique biology, geospatial features and clinical outcome associations, including links to…
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sciencealert.comworld74 days ago
J. Craig Venter, Pioneer in Human Genome Sequencing, Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, who led efforts to decode the human genome and created the first synthetic species, died on Wednesday at age 79. He passed away in San Diego following hospitalization for side effects from recent cancer treatment. His work advanced genomics and synthetic biology.
New Scientistscience73 days agoUpdated
J. Craig Venter, Genomics Innovator, Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, who led efforts to sequence the human genome and created the first synthetic bacterial cell, died on April 29, 2026. He founded key research institutes and advanced DNA sequencing methods. His work sparked both innovation and controversy in biology.
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archaeology.orgworld77 days ago
Study Finds Neanderthal Children Grew Faster Than Modern Humans
A recent study published in Current Biology indicates that Neanderthal children developed at a faster rate than modern humans. The research is based on remains from northern Israel, dated between 51,000 and 56,000 years ago. The findings suggest this growth pattern may relate to…
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Researchers Identify Pathway Regulating Bone Resorption Through Inflammasome Control
A newly identified pathway dampens inflammasome activation in osteoclasts to regulate bone resorption. This discovery addresses a paradox in bone biology by revealing a key restraint mechanism. The findings were reported in a scientific publication.
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OpenAI Releases GPT-Rosalind, AI Model Tailored for Biology and Drug Discovery
OpenAI announced GPT-Rosalind, an artificial intelligence model designed for research in biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. The model is named after scientist Rosalind Franklin and targets scientific workflows involving molecules, proteins, and disease biology.…
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Euronewsscience88 days ago
Study Finds Antibiotic Resistance Genes in 2% of Wildlife Fecal Samples
A recent study published in the Frontiers of Microbiology journal reveals that wildlife can harbor antibiotic-resistant genes, posing a potential threat to public health. The research highlights the role of animals in spreading resistance beyond clinical settings.
singularityhub.compolitics90 days ago
Norwegian Man Achieves Full Long-Term HIV Remission After Stem Cell Transplant from Brother
A Norwegian man, known as the Oslo patient, received a stem cell donation from his brother to treat a rare blood cancer and achieved full long-term remission from HIV five years later. The brother's stem cells carried a genetic mutation resistant to HIV. The case, the 10th worldw…
Usa Todayscience94 days ago
USA Today Crossword Puzzle Clues and Solutions for April 10, 2026
The USA Today Crossword on April 10, 2026, featured clues related to scientific and environmental topics. Solutions included 'ELEMENTS' for strontium and hydrogen, 'LIVER' for the organ producing bile, and 'CONTROLLEDBURN' for a monitored fire in prairie restoration. These answer…
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Researchers Observe Conflict and Killings in Wild Chimpanzee Group with Parallels to Human Civil Wars
Researchers documented a violent conflict in a previously unified group of wild chimpanzees in Uganda's Budongo Forest. The study, published in Current Biology, details how the group split and engaged in lethal encounters over four years. The findings highlight similarities to pa…
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Nature Publishes Four New Research Papers on Diverse Scientific Topics
Nature journal released four research papers covering advancements in viral immunotherapy, reproducibility in social sciences, neural activity dissociation, and chemical catalysis for olefins production. Each paper presents findings from specialized studies in biology, economics,…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby with New Photos and Scientific Observations
NASA's Artemis II mission involved four astronauts who orbited the Moon, capturing detailed images of its far side and witnessing a solar eclipse. The crew traveled farther from Earth than any humans since 1972 and conducted experiments on human biology in space. Newly released p…
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Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene Marks 50 Years Since 1976 Publication
Richard Dawkins published The Selfish Gene in 1976, introducing the gene-centered view of evolution. The book used the metaphor of genes as selfish entities to explain evolutionary processes. New Scientist reported that the work continues to offer insights into biology half a cen…
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