The Mystery of Water—and Potentially Life—on Ancient Mars May Have Just Been Solved
Harvard scientists studying the mystery of water and life on ancient Mars believe they may have finally found a solution.
Biology
Neuralink’s First Human Trials Mark One Year of Control Through “Telepathy”
Neuralink is celebrating its first year of "Telepathy" involving human trials with its innovative brain-computer interface, The Link.
Meet the Worldwide Sisterhood of Citizen Scientists Determining What Makes a Healthy Vaginal Microbiome
An international team of scientists is helping to identify how vaginal microbiomes vary across cultures and continents.
Researchers Pour Cold Water on Attempts to Detect Aqueous Alien Life on Enceladus as New Difficulties Emerge
New research suggests that Enceladus’ subsurface ocean may trap signs of life in deep layers for thousands of years, making it unlikely that NASA’s planned plume samples will provide clear evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.
Research Shows Classical Music Can Soothe Fetal Heart Rates, Promoting Healthy Development
New research reveals classical music can help calm fetal heart rates, potentially offering developmental benefits to babies in the womb.
Neuralink’s Brain Implant Enables User to Control Robotic Arm, Demonstrates Writing in New Video
Neuralink's recent trials showcased a mind-controlled robotic arm, signaling progress despite the company's early complications.
New Strain of Rice Could Slash Methane Emissions by 70% Without Sacrificing Yields
Researchers have discovered how to significantly reduce methane emissions from rice fields without compromising crop yields.
The Gut May be the Missing Link Between Sugary Drinks and Diabetes
A new study suggests that the answer to what links drinking sugary drinks with an increased risk of diabetes may lie in our gut microbiome.
Scientists Create First-Ever Mouse With Two Fathers Using Stem Cell Technology
Using cutting-edge stem cell technology, a team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) recently created a mouse with two biological Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have successfully created a mouse with two fathers..
Bird Flu Evolution is Driven by Large-Scale Poultry Vaccinations, New Study Finds
Large-scale poultry vaccinations may be driving bird flu evolution, according to a concerning new international study.
The X Factor: Study Reveals How Your Mother’s X Chromosome Could Impact Cognitive Health in Aging
New research is offering deeper insights into the role of the active X chromosome and its effects on brain health.
Scientists Complete First Comprehensive Map of Human DNA Recombination
Scientists reveal new insights into the hidden processes driving human genetic variation with the first complete human DNA recombination map.
Researchers Reveal Chimpanzees Engage in “Contagious Urination”
A new study published in Current Biology has uncovered a peculiar social behavior in chimpanzees that experts call “contagious urination.”
Researchers Are Engineering Bacteria to Help Break Down Microplastics in the Fight Against Pollution
Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.
Strange New Sea Creature Resembling Star Wars Villain Draws Its Name from the ‘Dark Side’
Researcher have named this newly discovered creature after the Sith Lord Darth Vader due to its resemblance to the character's iconic helmet.
Colossal Secures $200M, Advancing De-Extinction Science That Soon Could Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth
Colossal, a leading Texas-based biosciences company working to combat environmental dangers and revive extinct species, has reached a new funding milestone that it says will accelerate its pioneering de-extinction efforts and advancements in genetic engineering.
Mysterious and Vibrantly Colorful, This Newly Discovered Species May Already Be Living in Your Aquarium
A previously unrecognized aquatic species has been discovered in an unlikely place... and you may already have one living in your aquarium.
Need to Clear Your Mind? New Research Suggests a Good Night’s Sleep Could Help
New research suggests that a good night’s sleep does more than just recharge your body—it literally clears your mind.
Storm Surfing Bats Are Revealing Secrets to How They Conserve Energy During Long Migrations
New research is revealing that bats have the unique ability to "surf" along storms while making their distant migratory travels, according to recent findings.
Deep Beneath Antarctica’s Frozen Lake Enigma, Something Has Been Hiding Under 14 Meters of Ice—Until Now
Scientists report the discovery of a thriving ecosystem of living organisms in one of Earth’s most extreme environments: beneath 14 meters of ice covering a frozen lake in Antarctica.
Researchers Reveal How Ozone Can Be Used to Treat Certain Types of Lung Injuries
New research is highlighting the use of ozone therapy and its potential to help treat acute lung injuries caused by sepsis.
These Tiny Magnetic Robots Can Navigate Obstacles and Carry Heavy Objects
Scientists in South Korea have unveiled swarms of tiny magnetic robots that mimic the collaborative strength of ants to achieve incredible tasks.
Scientists Just Unlocked How These ‘Barbarians’ of the Bacterial Realm Withstand Exposure to Huge Amounts of Deadly Radiation
Researchers are unlocking the molecular secrets behind a unique bacterium that has a superpower for survival in some of the most extreme conditions.
DARPA-funded Research May Help Future Space Explorers Eat Food Made From Asteroids
Western University researchers show how future astronauts and space colonists could survive on food made from asteroids.
“We All Hate Needles.” Researchers Hack Skin Bacterium to Replace Shots with Topical Cream.
Researchers at Stanford University may be on the cusp of overcoming the fear of needles with a topical vaccine applied directly to the skin, after recent successful tests.
Mysterious New Deep Ocean Predator Discovered Thriving in the Extreme Depths of the Atacama Trench
Researchers exploring the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean's Atacama Trench say they have discovered an entirely new species of predator.
Desert Ants Rely on a “Sixth Sense” to Help Them Find Their Way, Study Reveals
Scientists have uncovered new insights into how desert ants use the Earth’s magnetic field to help them find their way.
“Nobody Knows How They Can Do This.” New Evidence of Cells “Learning” Upends Past Thinking on Cellular Function
Scientists have provided new evidence for cells learning without the need for complex brains and nervous systems.
Human Hibernation May Be the Key to Future Space Travel. This Unlikely Source is Offering Clues to How it Might Be Achieved.
Scientists are getting new insights into how human hibernation could be possible for long periods during space travel by studying bat blood.
Scientists Print Sensors Using E-Tattoos to Measure Brain Activity
Scientists have created a liquid ink that can be printed directly onto a patient’s scalp to monitor brain activity.
Scientists Discovered Hayabusa 2 Asteroid Sample Was Teeming With Microbes, But Where Did They Come From?
Imperial College London scientists say microbes on asteroid samples from Japan's Hayabusa 2 mission have down to Earth origins.
Source of Mysterious Glow First Spotted in the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Midnight Zone’ Finally Revealed
A mysterious glow coming from the Pacific Ocean's pitch-black "midnight zone" leads to the discovery of an enigmatic new life form.
New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth
A recent groundbreaking NASA study has revealed a significant discovery about the protein configurations that may give rise to life, challenging existing scientific assumptions.
Researchers Name New Snail Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Characters
Two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness
A new survey published in Royal Society Open Science is offering a rare snapshot into current scientific thinking about the emotions and consciousness of animals.
Expansive Echolocation Maps of Bats Unveiled in Groundbreaking New Study
New research reveals bats' echolocation maps are far more expansive than previously thought, allowing them to navigate journeys spanning several kilometers.
Size Matters: Male Stalk-Eyed Flies with This Shorter Physical Feature Compensate by Being More Sexually Aggressive
Male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate by being more aggressive to attract females who generally prefer longer eyestalks.
New Testament Mystery of the “Miraculous Catch of Fish” May Have Been Solved, Scientists Say
Scientists are now pointing to striking similarities between the “miraculous catch of fish” and a well-known natural phenomenon.
Alcohol Consumption in the Wild? Research Reveals It May Happen More Often than We Realize
Animals may be getting intoxicated on alcohol produced in nature more often than we realize, new research suggests.
This Drug-Free Patch is Using Electricity to Combat Bacterial Infections
Researchers have developed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric currents to stop bacterial infections.
Researchers Say They Are Close to Successfully Crafting Synthetic Lifeforms
Dutch researchers say they are now attempting to build synthetic life forms from the ground up, and potentially more efficient than nature.
Scientists Have Made a Chilling Discovery That Could Soon Reveal Whether Life Exists on Mars
Scientists have discovered that exposed ice on Mars could create conditions suitable for photosynthesis, allowing microbial life to potentially thrive.
Do Mice ‘Smell’ with Sound? New Research Unveils Hidden Jedi-Like Abilities in Rodents
New research suggests that mice may possess remarkable, previously undetected sensory abilities that allow them to "smell" with sound.
Flourishing Ecosystem Discovered Deep Beneath the Subseafloor, Sparking New Hope for Discovering Extraterrestrial Life
A groundbreaking discovery of thriving animal life deep below the subseafloor raises the possibilities for extraterrestrial life.
High-Potency Cannabis Use May Have an Unexpected Effect on DNA and Psychosis
High-potency cannabis may cause changes to human DNA expression resulting in a user's first experience with psychosis.
The Moon’s Phases Can Directly Affect Animal Behavior, New Research Reveals
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences have shown that a full moon can have a direct effect on animal behavior.
Our Sense of Smell is More Sensitive Than Previously Thought, New Research Shows
The human sense of smell has been underestimated, according to new findings that show how nuanced our noses really are at discerning scents.
Scientists Uncover a Hidden “Sixth Sense” in Geckos, Prompting Questions About Human Extrasensory Potential
Scientists uncover hidden "sixth sense" in geckos, raising interesting questions about potential for human extrasensory capabilities.
Engage! Newly Discovered Frogs that Sound Like Star Trek Sound Effects Named After Series’ Iconic Captains
Seven Madagascar frog species whose whistles sound like Star Trek sound effects have been named after the franchise's most iconic captains.
These Weird “Frankenstein” Ocean Creatures Can Fuse Together as One Following Injury, Scientists Reveal
Scientists have discovered a comb jelly that can fuse together with others of the same species to combine as a single animal following injury.