10+ hour, 33+ min ago  (641+ words) Newswise " The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed down to its offspring. To suggest otherwise can provoke the ire of certain segments…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (829+ words) The video is still processing. Please wait a few minutes. No ears, no problem! The tobacco hornworm caterpillar, a common garden pest, can actually detect airborne sound via microscopic hairs on its body, according to a team of faculty and…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (512+ words) Unveiling the molecular pathways of foxtail millet inflorescence development | Newswise'Newswise Unveiling the molecular pathways of foxtail millet inflorescence development The findings provide vital genetic resources for enhancing foxtail millet productivity, which could significantly contribute to global food systems. Inflorescence development…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (299+ words) Just like every other creature, bacteria have evolved creative ways of getting around. Sometimes this is easy, like swimming in open water, but navigating more confined spaces poses different challenges. Nevertheless, new research from the University of Chicago shows that…...