animals
Theory on origin of animals challenged:
Posted in Featured, Science on 19th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
Studies show that animals can live and grow even with very limited oxygen supplies.
'No target' in UK animal tests plan
Posted in Featured, Science on 9th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
The UK government has launched its delivery plan to replace, refine and reduce the use of animals in research - known as "the 3Rs".
Caring for animals may correlate with positive traits in young adults
Posted in Science on 3rd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities.
DNA Studies Topple the Ladder of Complexity
Posted in Science on 31st Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists saw signs of increasing complexity in evolution, but new DNA studies are ruining that idea. Amoebas have big genomes; evolution stumbles forward like a drunk.
SHY Hypothesis Explains That Sleep Is the Price We Pay for Learning
Posted in Science on 13th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Why do animals ranging from fruit flies to humans all need to sleep?