Mating songs are often hard-wired into their DNA, but some animals have learned to change their sound

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Researchers have found that male fruit flies can learn a new way to use their courtship song after an unusual social encounter. That fact suggests that the deviation in one of the most studied animals in biology is something that can change in a short time, even if the trait itself is inherited. Learning fly … Read more

Physicists are proposing a modification of Einstein’s relativity that could change our understanding of the Big Bang.

The two dark black holes are surrounded by waves of blue light that melt and twist, all toward the starry foreground.

The Big Bang is often described as the moment when everything began – the point of infinite density where the laws of physics were broken. But what if that picture isn’t perfect? A new study presents a different account of the birth of the universe: Instead of a sudden start from singularity, as predicted by … Read more

Physicists are proposing a modification of Einstein’s relativity that could change our understanding of the Big Bang.

The image of the Big Bang, with its purple, blue and yellow color spread out from a bright white light with vertical rays coming from all directions, all over a black starry sky.

When you make a purchase through our article links, Future and its affiliates may receive a commission. A comparison of the early stages of the universe. The proposed changes to Einstein’s relativity suggest that the universe did not begin in a single state, which could solve one of the most prominent questions about the Big … Read more

Lamb prices rise 21% over Easter – as experts blame climate change

Experts from Zero Carbon Analytics for the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) have warned that bad weather has increased lamb prices by seven to 21 percent.

By SHIVALI INNOVATOR, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Published: 7:01 PM EDT, April 2, 2026 | Updated: 7:04 PM EDT, April 2, 2026 With Easter only a few days away, many Brits will be stocking up for Sunday roasts. But if you have lamb on the menu, a new study suggests it could cost you. Experts from … Read more

Bacterial Defense Expressions Can Change Genetic Mutation

Bacteriophage Virus that attacks Bacterium

Credit: fpm/Getty Images A computer program that can predict which genes help bacteria defend against pathogens could lead to the next generation of precision genetic engineering tools. The artificial intelligence model recognizes the sequence of genes involved in defenses against bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria. These immune systems have been transferred to powerful gene editing technologies, … Read more

Could a war with Iran change the future of energy?

Could a war with Iran change the future of energy?

The Iran war is causing the greatest power in decadesit still does not expect the end. As the war halts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of the world’s daily oil supply, prices rise, countries rise. food supplyand governments are scrambling to find alternative sources of energy. Iran is also … Read more

Weekly genetics analysis: The genetic change that is permanent depends on more than the bull you buy – Beef Central

Weekly genetics analysis: The genetic change that is permanent depends on more than the bull you buy - Beef Central

THE last ten years have seen a wave of products entering the human health market. From weight management drugs (Ozempic is a good example – see Beef Central’s recent article on how the drug is changing beef potential), metabolic conditions and related issues, many have now become commonplace. For the right person at the right … Read more

Solar parks change soil diversity, vegetation characteristics

Solar parks change soil diversity, vegetation characteristics

A study carried out in 20 solar parks in the south of France found that soil diversity and respiration decrease significantly under the panels, especially in dug-out areas, while plant characteristics such as height and leaf area can increase under grazing. Researchers have pointed out that climate, system type, and sun shade affect soil structure … Read more