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Vulturine guineafowl range over larger areas, explore more new places and are more likely to reproduce when they live in groups of intermediate size.

An analysis of author contribution statements in a large number of published papers reveals biases in the career trajectories of scientists.

Virtual conferences benefit the scientific community by increasing the number and diversity of attendees compared to in-person conferences, and by being less time consuming, more economic and environmentally friendly.

A longitudinal study of open access levels at 1,207 research institutions worldwide reveals high performing institutions in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Research on mutant tobacco plants shows that a pigment called β-carotene is not necessary for photosynthesis.

Walking flies find the source of attractive odors by changing how frequently they stop and turn in response to the smell.

A mathematical model shows how the shape of early multicellular organisms may have helped cells evolve specialized roles.

Analysis of genetic information from soil samples provides insights into bacteria that help to protect crops from fungal diseases by producing chemicals called phenazines.