Breakthrough Brief
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New research reveals how metallic, reflective appearances help insects evade capture despite making them more visible to predators.
Recent research reveals ferns independently evolved nectar-producing structures to recruit ant bodyguards, mirroring flowering plants’ defense strategy.
New genetic research shows Colombia’s vital piangua shellfish faces extinction due to overharvesting, threatening coastal communities’ livelihoods.
New research reveals Burmese pythons can consume dramatically larger prey than previously thought, raising fresh concerns about their impact on…
With up to two-thirds of dog owners considering their pets more important than humans in their lives, understanding these relationships…
New research reveals how Instagram and Facebook are transforming caracal conservation efforts through viral cat appeal.
Rodents may use sound to enhance their sense of smell, akin to “Jedi” powers.
Scientists have successfully bred corals with improved heat tolerance, marking a potential breakthrough in reef conservation.
New research shows that monkeys randomly typing could never produce Shakespeare’s works within our universe’s lifetime.
Scientists discover one of the world’s smallest vertebrates in Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest – a flea toad measuring under 7mm.