Sharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and communication
Breaching is one of the most spectacular behaviors among marine animals. A recent review shows that many shark and ray species breach, and identifies the most commonly hypothesized reasons.
A. Peter Klimley, Adjunct Associate Professor of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis •
conversation
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~6 min
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~6 min
Biobots arise from the cells of dead organisms − pushing the boundaries of life, death and medicine
Given the right conditions, certain types of cells are able to self-assemble into new lifeforms after the organism they were once part of has died.
Alex Pozhitkov, Senior Technical Lead of Bioinformatics, Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope •
conversation
Sept. 12, 2024 • ~8 min
Sept. 12, 2024 • ~8 min
Researchers don’t take enough account of variation in biology – doing so could unlock new understanding in science and medicine
New theory forces us to rethink some deeply ingrained concepts, such as life, death and disease.
Mauno Vihinen, Professor of Medical Structural Biology, Lund University •
conversation
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~7 min
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~7 min
Whales are recovering from near extinction, but industrial fishing around Antarctica competes for their sole food source
The Southern Ocean’s krill-rich waters attract multiple species of filter-feeding whales – and, increasingly, fishing boats.
Matthew Savoca, Research scientist, Stanford University
• conversation
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~5 min
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~5 min
Researchers doesn’t take enough account of variation in biology – doing so could unlock new understanding in science and medicine
New theory forces us to rethink some deeply ingrained concepts, such as life, death and disease.
Mauno Vihinen, Professor of Medical Structural Biology, Lund University •
conversation
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~7 min
Sept. 10, 2024 • ~7 min
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