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Malaysian stalk-eyed fly (Teleopsis dalmanni)

Decoding the selfish gene, from evolutionary cheaters to disease control

New research is shining a light on one of genetics鈥 enduring puzzles - how the workings of the so-called 鈥渟elfish gene鈥 could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations.
Wheat crops in controlled environment

Scientists to explore "Natural Genetic Engineering" to accelerate crop evolution

A new study is set to investigate how plants can accelerate their own evolution through a process of "natural genetic engineering."

Image of fungi growing in the bark of a fallen tree

爆料TV leads 拢8 million study unlocking fungi's power for boosting food security and tackling climate change

A transformative 拢8 million project aims to revolutionise global food security and climate change strategies by uncovering the fundamental role of soil fungi.
An image of a Marmalade Hoverfly hanging from a small bright yellow flower. The fly has a stripey yellow and black body and highlights of purple on the head.

Urbanisation linked to a 43 per cent drop in pollinating insects

Increasing urbanisation is linked to a decline in crucial pollinator populations, including nocturnal moths, hoverflies, and bees, according to a new study from the 爆料TV.
Heliconius erato cyrbia butterfly that has iridescent blue colour produced by scale nanostructures

New research to uncover secrets of biological nano-structures, paving the way for sustainable advanced materials

New project aims to inspire new methods for manufacturing sustainable and biodegradable advanced materials such as solar panels, display screens, paints and optical devices.