Breathtaking feats
Freediving whales, and some remarkable humans, offer startling technology-enhanced insights into extreme mammalian physiology.
In perfect sync
Starlings and locusts seem to make decisions in concert in a striking exhibition of groupthink. This offers clues to how complex systems work.
The python, the godwit and you
The wondrous physiological adaptations that animals make demonstrate how nature's diversity works, and hold lessons for humans.
A world in full bloom
The evolution of flowering plants has impacted other species and ecosystems, driving biodiversity and reshaping life on Earth.
Blood, sweat and cures
A recent gene therapy treatment, based on decades of research, shows promise against thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
