Hardy spacefaring moss could help shape future off-world agriculture
Scientists first discovered nearly two decades ago that moss could grow aboard spacecraft, after specimens sent on NASA’s Space Shuttle missions developed unusual spiral...
New research suggests earth’s ‘Twin’ Theia formed in our cosmic neighbourhood
It sounds like the plot of a science fiction blockbuster: a young planet colliding with another world, triggering a catastrophic explosion that scatters incandescent...
AI reveals previously unknown lion roar, offering fresh insight into big cat communication
Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of roar produced by African lions, suggesting that the species’ vocal communication is far more intricate than...
Social media study reveals domestic cats as prolific insect hunters
Have you ever suspected your cat might harbour the instincts of a tiny predator? Perhaps it was the way it perched atop the fridge,...
Virtual Farming: How VR and AR Are Revolutionising Global Protein Production
As the global population heads towards 9.7 billion by 2050, the demand for protein – a vital nutrient in human diets – is placing...