A biologist studies living things: how their internal processes work, how they evolved, how they relate to their environment, and more! Introducing Dr. Jamie Newman, who tells us about herself and her career.
Read MoreMoth migration may be guided by an internal compass to find the way, according to a new study that tracked flight paths of individual moths.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how you brain interprets smells? How about how the the brain of a tiny fruit fly interprets smells? Wonder no longer!
Read MoreAnorexia’s connection to dopamine and serotonin is the focus of a new study on how brain signals affect eating behaviors.
Read MoreWhy do people shake hands? A Weizmann Institute study suggests one of the reasons for handshakes may be to discretely sniff each other.
Read MoreFor millions of years, birds have been evolving to make the perfect eggshell. But how are eggshells so strong, and yet still breakable?
Read MoreTravelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.
Read MorePlants need water to grow, but too much water creates a perfect environment for plant bacteria, viruses, and fungi to thrive. How does this work, exactly? By Neha Jain Plants need water to grow. But too much water isn’t good for them either. Scientists have found that excessive rain and high humidity levels allow disease-causing bacteria to attack plants by creating a moist environment that makes them more susceptible to bacterial infections. When conditions are right, plants can be infected with bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While scientists and farmers have…
Read MoreA biophysicist studies chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development and disease.
Read MoreGrief hurts. Losing a friend, partner, or family member is hard and can cause emotional distress. New research suggests that this loss may make cancer worse.
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