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Quantum biology examines how specific quantum phenomena contribute to biological processes. Electron tunnelling is an established part of molecular electron-transfer reactions, while quantum mechanical effects are fundamental to…

Nepal is continuing rescue and relief operations after a devastating flash flood affected several parts of the country. Hundreds of people have died or remain unaccounted for, while roads, bridges, homes and other infrastructure have been…

### Excerpt > **Echolocation** is a biological sensing system in which animals produce sounds and analyse the returning echoes to understand their surroundings. Bats and toothed whales use this ability to detect objects, estimate…

### Excerpt > Quantum sensors use the properties of atoms, electrons and other quantum systems to measure magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity. Technologies such as atomic magnetometers and nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond…

Magnetoreception is the ability of animals to detect and use Earth's magnetic field as a source of directional information. It has been documented in birds, sea turtles, insects, fish and other animals, but the precise biological mechanism…

Vultures are more than scavengers feeding on animal carcasses; they are important components of healthy ecosystems. By rapidly removing dead animals, they contribute to nutrient cycling and influence the availability of carrion to other…

Animal dung is far more than biological waste. Once deposited, it becomes a temporary ecosystem supporting dung beetles, flies, mites, nematodes, fungi and diverse microorganisms. These organisms break down organic matter, recycle…

### Excerpt > Forests are not passive participants in the atmosphere. Trees continuously release **biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs)** such as isoprene and terpenes, which undergo chemical reactions in the air. These compounds…

### Excerpt > Doppler Weather Radar allows meteorologists to observe precipitation and atmospheric motion before weather systems become visible at the ground. By transmitting microwave pulses and analysing the signals reflected by…

Rivers do more than carry water to the sea. They transport sediment, nutrients and freshwater that help sustain deltas, wetlands and coastal ecosystems. When dams, water diversion and other human activities reduce this natural flow, the…