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Evolution

Long live the queen!

Long live the queen!

A queen ant manages a long lifespan despite overeating and being inactive. Researchers offer insights into her charmed life.
The Amazonian 'crying tree'

The Amazonian 'crying tree'

Legacy of Eves

Legacy of Eves

Learnings from a study of the evolution of women’s bodies.
How 'bat power' cures

How 'bat power' cures

Unveiling the secrets of bat biology could lead to therapies for human diseases.
'The brain knows what kind of sleep it needs'

'The brain knows what kind of sleep it needs'

Bruno van Swinderen on the regulatory characteristic of sleep.
Waking up to the new science of sleep

Waking up to the new science of sleep

Scientists are gaining new insights into human sleep physiology by studying animals. Indian researchers, too, are making active contributions.
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