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The unique chemistry of French Guiana's army ant venom
In Amazonian army ants (Eciton hamatum), the soldiers' venom does more than just defend against predators. It also contains digestive enzymes, which…
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Invasive species: improving the assessment of how they redefine ecosystems
Although invasive alien species are very often reduced to predators eliminating defenseless prey, in reality they do more than simply weaken certain…
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Medical implants of the future
How to ensure an efficient energy supply for increasingly complex medical implants? A new study provides a theoretical framework for optimising…
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Protecting biodiversity: a top priority
World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of…
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Chilling out in the cold
When the outside temperature drops, our body may start to shiver. But that’s not all: it also triggers a series of coordinated reactions to maintain…
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"Forever chemicals" could see their days numbered
Many everyday objects contain PFAS, synthetic molecules that are virtually indestructible. These thousands of compounds are accumulating in both…
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To climb down trees, primates adopt upright postures
While the ability to climb trees has often been studied in arboreal mammals, descending is a far more complex task, as it requires control of balance…
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Women and men roles in the Neolithic were gendered but flexible
Far from the common assumption of a strictly binary division of labour, the roles of women and men in Neolithic Europe were both clearly…
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A dinosaur with spikes exhibiting unprecedented properties discovered in China
Documented for 200 years, the Iguanodontia group is expanding with the discovery of a brand-new species, the first known to bear spikes with…
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The super powers of the plant microbiota
Albeit little-known, plant microbiota or holobionts are essential for plant health and sustainable agriculture. The work of Philippe Vandenkoornhuyse…
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