For sugar, tiny thieves kept algae captive
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Microscopic animals held algae hostage and stole their genes for energy production, thereby evolving into a new and more powerful species many millions of years ago. Continue…
Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:12 - 2 Comments
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Will shellfish shrink as oceans turn acidic?
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) / U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — Increasing ocean acidity is affecting the size and weight of shellfish—a trend that’s widespread across species. (more…)
Top Stories - Jul 20, 2012 9:56 - 2 Comments
Too much mating fatigues oversexed squid
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — After mating for up to three hours, the southern dumpling squid is often too tired to swim for up to 30 minutes afterwards. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 10, 2012 12:38 - 2 Comments
Birds evolve faster with feather variety
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Having a variety of plumage types within a population allows birds to evolve into new species more quickly than if all the birds look alike. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 23, 2012 10:43 - 1 Comment
Ants recall nearby rivals by their stink
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Weaver ants share a collective memory for the odor of ants in rival nests, and use that information to identify them and compete. (more…)
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Worm genome: ‘Major step’ to stop killer
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Scientists have identified the genetic blueprint of the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris suum, revealing potential targets to control a devastating parasitic disease. (more…)
