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Latest papers from Royal Society`s Proceedings B (Biological Sciences) and Proceedings A (Mathematical, Physical & Engineering Sciences) journals
Proceedings B (Biological Sciences) http://www.catchword.com/rsl/09628452/previews/contp1-1.htm Age- and density-dependent reproductive effort in male red deer by Dr NG Yoccoz, Dr A Mysterud, Dr R Langvatn and Professor NC Stenseth Male ungulates spend a large amount of their body reserves when fighting with other males for access to females... view more... (2002-07-02)
Panamanian termite goes ballistic: Fastest mandible strike in the world
A single hit on the head by the termite Termes panamensis (Snyder), which possesses the fastest mandible strike ever recorded, is sufficient to kill a would-be nest invader, report Marc Seid and Jeremy Niven, post-doctoral fellows at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Rudolf Scheffrahn from the University of Florida. view more (2008-11-25)
Insects' 'giant leap' reconstructed by founder of sociobiology
The January 2008 issue of BioScience includes an article by biologist Edward O. Wilson that argues for a new perspective on the evolution of advanced social organization in some ants, bees, and wasps (Hymenoptera). view more (2008-01-02)
Biologists discover 'death stench' is a universal ancient warning signal
The smell of recent death or injury that repels living relatives of insects has been identified as a truly ancient signal that functions to avoid disease or predators, biologists have discovered. view more (2009-09-14)
Grub's passion for plastic causes water loss
Research by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has found that a small white grub is responsible for water leaking from sub-surface drip irrigation pipes used by some lucerne growers. view more (2007-09-27)
The downside of a good idea
Good ideas can have drawbacks. When information is freely shared, good ideas can stunt innovation by distracting others from pursuing even better ideas, according to Indiana University cognitive scientist Robert Goldstone. view more (2008-02-21)
A new computer simulator allows to design military strategies based on ants' movements
A researcher of the University of Granada has designed a new system for the mobility of military troops within a battlefield based on the mechanisms used by ant colonies to move using a commercial videogame. view more (2009-11-09)
New species of spiders discovered by UBC scientist in Papua New Guinea
A University of British Columbia researcher has discovered dozens of species of jumping spiders that are new to science, giving scientists a peek into a section of the evolutionary tree previously thought to be sparse. view more (2009-03-25)
Trading energy for safety, bees extend legs to stay stable in wind
New research shows some bees brace themselves against wind and turbulence by extending their sturdy hind legs while flying. view more (2009-06-03)
Latest papers from the Royal Society`s journals
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNESDAY 21 August 2002 Please find below the summaries of papers in Proceedings A and B that are due to be published this week on FirstCite, the Royal Society`s new rapid online publication service. Passwords for this site can be supplied to bona fide media on request. For more information, please contact Soccy Ponsford on... view more... (2002-08-20)
Cellular cues identified for stroke recovery
When a stroke strikes, the supply of blood to the part of the brain affected is interrupted, starving it of oxygen. Brain cells can be seriously damaged or die, impairing local brain function. view more (2006-12-26)
Man-Made Climate Change
A new study published in this week's issue of Nature is the first to show that human activity is altering the circulation of the tropical atmosphere and ocean through global warming. view more (2006-05-04)
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