Abstract: Estimates of numbers of animals of all species used in medical research annually vary widely, but are in the millions...
Abstract: It's early summer. The wild thistles' bright-coloured flowers are in full bloom. On fine days, when the temperature r...
Abstract: There believed to be as many as 20,000 species of butterflies in the world. The wings of each species are distinct in...
Abstract: Butterflies grow up quite differently from humans. They look completely different when they are young. They're l...
Abstract: For people who lost their relatives, forensic genetics may give some comfort to them. Besides this, we'll also introd...
Abstract: Marine sediment blankets the seafloor, containing within it long-held secrets that can lie buried for millions of yea...
Abstract: On our earth, there is only very thin zone where living things can flourish. The habitable zone operates as a closed ...
Abstract: A praying mantis is clinging to some tall goldenrod, perfectly camouflaged amongst the surrounding green leaves. They...
Abstract: As autumn deepens, the forest is ablaze with the red and yellow of countless leaves. Why do leaves which are green in...
Abstract: Some reddish dragonflies are visiting the water. Dragonflies of this type are commonly called skimmers. Flying in tan...
Abstract: It's known that young stages tend to be surface dwellers, and therefore live in warmer water, and as they get older, ...
Abstract: The ability of animals to fly has long inspired our own quest. Millions of different animals have managed to get airb...
Abstract: Aided by our exploding knowledge of genetics, scientists are beginning to paint the big picture of how all animals on...
Abstract: It's absolutely necessary for people to exchange information. But humans aren’t the only species who ...
Abstract: A European scientific expedition is landing on a beach in Mozambique. They are here with the blessings of the local g...
Abstract: Blue gentian, the symbol of the mountains and the sign of fidelity, is famous worldwide. Its close relatives are less...
Abstract: The skin is man's largest organ. It weighs almost 5 kilograms and covers a surface of almost 2 square meters. It fulf...
Abstract: Every day we wake up almost at the same time, feel hungry almost at the same time,and go to bed almost at the same ti...
Abstract: Coral reefs are extremely important to us because, just like all natural environments, they are sources of biodiversi...
Abstract: The Earth is unique with having a lot of water on its surface, at least in our solar system. We would be terribly dif...