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Female beetles become more fertile when very masculine males aren’t around

The invisible arm race between natural and sexual selection has been shaping the evolution of animal species in ways that scientists could never prove so far. Now a new...

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Electric fish could help reveal the evolution of effective public speaking

A quote, mistakenly credited to Einstein, goes: “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” But...

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Microalgae is the new black

With the help of 3D bioprinters, scientists have created a robust and completely biodegradable living material suitable for various applications in the energy, medicine, and fashion sectors. Living materials...

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Larger Body, More Cancer? Yes and No is the Answer.

Since cancer originates from modifications happening within cells, it is reasonable to think that the more cells an organism contains, the higher its risk to develop a tumour. Consistent...

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It Takes Three Steps to Get in Shape (if You Are a Spaghetti Strand)

As an Italian I beg you: stop breaking spaghetti strands into two before cooking them! This horrific practice not only diminishes the capacity of long pasta to wrap around...

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We Can Count on Bees, but Can Bees Count?

We all appreciate honeybees as reliable, hardworking, and generous insects which play vital roles in different ecosystems. But did you know that they are quite smart, too? A study published...

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All Like It Hot

Have you ever wondered how does temperature affect the taste of your coffee? I had just turned a page when suddenly a cool breeze blew on my cup of...

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I want to know, have you ever smelled the rain?

Going for a walk? You better ask your nose if you should bring an umbrella along (A.K.A: What is the scientific explanation for the scent of a rainstorm?). The...

In Which Language Do You Think?

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I joined the I,Science Radio episode about ‘Bilingual Brains’ to speak with multiple colleagues about synaesthesia, learning new languages, and what language in which multilinguists think. Click on the...

April 9, 2021

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“I keep the positives of science into focus”: an interview with Prof. Marianne Bronner

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As a member of the Women in Science network from CiM, I have recently interviewed Prof. Marianne Bronner, a professor of developmental biology at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). We...

July 17, 2018

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“What matters most in doing research is enjoying the process”: an interview with Prof. Anna Akhmanova

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Prof. Anna Akhmanova, a professor of cell biology at Utrecht University, has recently given a talk as part of the lecture series ‘Pioneers in Cell Dynamics and Imaging’ organized...

June 18, 2018

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