Don't make major decisions on an empty stomach
A new study suggests that people might want to avoid making any important decisions about the future on an empty stomach.
Read moreEndangered Animals
New species of giant salamander is world's biggest amphibian
Using DNA from museum specimens collected in the early 20th century, researchers identified two new species of giant salamander — one of which they suspect is the world's biggest amphibian.
Read moreFor lemurs, sex role reversal may get its start in the womb
In lemur society, it's not males but the females who are in charge. A new study of the role of hormones in aggression in lemurs from before birth to adulthood suggests female domination gets wired early, while lemurs are still in the womb.
Read moreStudy shows importance of tailoring treatments to clearly defined weed control objectives
A new study shows that working smarter, not harder, can lead to better control of invasive weeds. And the first step is to clearly define your weed control objectives.
Read moreWe need more realistic experiments on the impact of climate change on ecosystems
When it comes to the impact of climate change on ecosystems, we still have large knowledge gaps. Most experiments are unrealistic because they do not correspond to projected climate scenarios for a specific region. Thus, we lack reliable data on what ecosystems might look like in the future, as a team of biodiversity researchers show.
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