During a periodical cicada emergence, millions upon millions of shrimp-like insects synchronously crawl out of their burrows after 13 or 17 years underground, molt into winged adults, and briefly saturate the local landscape, providing food for a wide range of generalist predators. Despite centuries of... click to read more

Mutations drive evolution and thus knowing how often they occur is fundamental to studying biology. Several methods are available to estimate mutation rates, among which phylogenetic estimates are the most common. In essence, this method consists of counting the number of differences in the DNA... click to read more

Since the late 1950s, we have been aware of the existence of radiation belts around Earth and Jupiter. A radiation belt is a doughnut-shaped region around an object created by its magnetic field. Charged particles (mainly electrons, but not exclusively) are trapped in this region... click to read more

Over the past six years, companies and governments have submitted plans to launch over one million satellites. If even a small portion of these satellites launch, it would have serious implications for the environment in space and on Earth. However, many may not launch and... click to read more

Felids, ranging from domestic cats to majestic tigers and lions, have wielded a profound influence on human culture throughout history. This impact can be traced back to prehistoric times when European foragers shared their environment with large cats like cave lions (Panthera spelaea), which are... click to read more