Scientists Discover Five Thousand New Species in the Pacific Ocean – But They Are at Risk
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a massive area in the Pacific Ocean twice the size of India and rich in minerals, has been parceled out to…
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a massive area in the Pacific Ocean twice the size of India and rich in minerals, has been parceled out to…
University of Pennsylvania researchers have proposed a new design for lightweight 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (2D TMDC) solar cells, which could potentially double their efficiency…
Your body’s internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, isn’t only responsible for managing your sleep patterns; it also has implications for cancer genesis,…
The Siler collingwoodi, a jumping spider species, uses camouflage and ant-mimicry as defenses against predators, blending with plants and adopting ant-like movement to evade spider…
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered a female lineage connection between Native Americans and ancient populations in northern coastal China. The study found…
Scientists report lasting success in a novel method to cure HIV that involves transplanting HIV-resistant stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The technique was effectively…
New research reveals that biological age in humans and mice can rapidly increase due to stress but is reversible upon stress recovery, challenging the traditional…
Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease experience impairments in cognitive abilities, such as memory, as well as challenges with noncognitive functions, which can result in anxiety…
Nematode worms (C. elegans) display a similar response to cannabinoids as humans, preferring their favorite foods when exposed to the substances, according to a study…
Stressed tomato and tobacco plants emit ultrasonic sounds similar to bubble-wrap popping, which may be detectable by insects, mammals, and other plants. Researchers recorded the…
According to a study recently published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a hormone named fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has been found to protect mice…
A new study suggests using conservation data to proactively predict and prevent species from becoming threatened, potentially benefiting up to 20% of land mammals by…
A study comparing woolly mammoth genomes with modern-day elephants revealed key traits that defined the species, such as woolly coats, large fat deposits, and small…
With CRISPR-Cas9 technology, humans can now rapidly change the evolutionary course of animals or plants by inserting genes that can easily spread through entire populations….
We all know how important sleep is for mental health, but a meta-analysis published in the journal Current Biology on March 13 found that getting good…
Contrary to common beliefs, your urine is not germ-free. In fact, a new study shows that the urethra of healthy men is teeming with microbial…
In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his brothers to request that his doctor, J.A. Schmidt, describe his malady—his progressive hearing loss—to the world upon his…
In a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell on February 2, researchers show that brain organoids—clumps of lab-grown neurons—can integrate with rat brains…