The 2004 Sumatra Earthquake Is Still Moving The Ground—600 km Away
A new study finds that land up to 600 km from the earthquake’s epicentre continues to sink by a few millimetres each year.
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Wax: The Secret Ingredient In Making A Honeybee Queen
New study reveals an elaborate social machinery behind honeybee royalty, showing how specialised workers, distinctive wax, and carefully controlled nursery help transform a larva into a queen.
Bumblebees Make ‘Yum’ And ‘Eww’ Faces, Study Finds
A new study shows that bumblebees display distinct facial expressions after tasting food, revealing that insects can distinguish between liking and wanting.
How Bat Moms Find Their Babies In the Dark
A new study shows Japanese house bat mothers use both sound and touch to locate and retrieve their own pups, adjusting their caregiving as the young grow up.
Climate Change Is Making Himalayan Rivers Change Course Faster
Researchers analysing four decades of satellite data found Himalayan rivers are changing course more rapidly as climate warming weakens riverbanks, with implications for water security and communities downstream.
Scientists Grow Rice In Simulated Moon Soil
Scientists in Japan have created a portable plasma device that can turn air into fertilizer, helping rice grow in simulated lunar soil.
From Promise To Patient Impact: Realizing The Full Value Of AFib Innovation In Asia Pacific
A new report from Boston Scientific, supported by the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society, illuminates the road from innovation to better atrial fibrillation care for the region.
The New Economics of Population Genomics
Twist Bioscience’s integrated ecosystem of next-generation sequencing tools that drive up throughput and lower cost is powering a new era of population genetics research.
Why Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming
Researchers suggest evolutionary mismatch as a potential reason, with ancient human instincts struggling to cope with the demands of modern, hyperconnected life.
Pumpkin Peel Powers Packaging That Keeps Food Fresher For Longer
A new biodegradable film made with carbon dots derived from pumpkin peel could help reduce food spoilage and cut reliance on plastic packaging.