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.
Biology
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.
This Company is Using De-Extinction Tools to Save Endangered Species
Deextinction company Colossal Biosciences has announced the establishment of the Colossal Foundation, a new nonprofit aimed at applying cutting-edge science.
Longstanding Evolutionary Mystery Resolved as Researchers Reveal “Anomaly” in Statistical Data
A long-held theory involving the quickened pace of evolution over short time frames could be explained by an “anomaly” revealed by researchers in a new study.
Vertical Farming Can Help “Future-Proof” Food Production and Reduce Energy Usage Say Scientists
New study shows how improved vertical farming techniques that also use fewer resources can help future-proof worldwide food production.
Brain Cells Are Responsible for Why You Perceive Time, New Study Reveals
A recent study by UCLA Health has shed new light on how the brain encodes and interprets the flow of time and human experience.
Meals on Heels: These Fish Have Evolved to Taste with their Feet
In two new studies, researchers reveal that the sea robin, a fish with legs, uses them to detect prey buried in the seafloor.
Bird Flu Transmission is Defying Effective Control, Recent Study Reveals
Control strategies for bird flu are failing, according to findings from a recent study by researchers with The Pirbright Institute in Surrey, England.
Hardy, Radiation-Resistant Organism Could Rewrite Your Genetic Code to Cure High Cholesterol
Scientists have developed a powerful new gene editing tool that could one day rewrite the human genetic code to cure high cholesterol.
Forget Melatonin Supplements? LED Light with ‘Sky’s Splendid Hues’ Could Reset Circadian Body Clocks
An LED light that alternates between red and blue 19 times a second could advance melatonin production and reset the body's internal clock.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation for ‘Blindsight’ Implant Aiming to Restore Vision
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) company, has received the FDA's “breakthrough device” designation for its innovative 'Blindsight' implant.
Bio-Inspired ‘Cat’s Eye’ Camera Can See Through Background Camouflage and in Low Light Conditions
Korean researchers have invented a 'cat's eye' camera that sees in low light conditions and distinguishes objects from background camouflage.
This Scuba Diving Lizard Creates its Own Harry Potter-style ‘Bubble Head Charm’ to Breathe Underwater
This scuba diving lizard creates an air bubble to breathe underwater just like Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Living the High Life: Scientists Discover Odd, Potentially Dangerous Lifeforms Thriving High in Earth’s Atmosphere
Surprising new research has revealed high-altitude air in Earth's atmosphere is teeming with potentially dangerous living organisms.
New Research Reveals Where Love Lives in the Brain
In a recent study, researchers at Aalto University used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to explore how different types of love activate the brain.
Neuroscientists Are Unraveling the Mystery of Why Flickering Lights Cause Hallucinations
Neuroscientists are shedding new light on the phenomenon of geometric pattern hallucinations caused by flickering lights.
Slippery Situation: Japanese Eels Have Evolved the Ability to Escape a Predator’s Stomach After Being Eaten
Researchers have captured evidence of juvenile Japanese eels, known as Anguilla japonica, escaping from the stomachs of their fish predators.
No Laughing Matter: Medical Clowns Help Hospitalized Kids Recover Faster from Illness
A recent study found that medical clowns can significantly reduce the length of hospital stays for children with pneumonia.
Life in the Abyss: Arctic Scientists Detect Photosynthesis in Near Complete Darkness
Research in the Arctic Sea has found that deep-sea ice algae and phytoplankton can perform photosynthesis using only a few photons of light
Dinosaur Footprint Discovery Sheds New Light on Prehistoric Life Before Continental Drift
The recent discovery of matching dinosaur footprints in Brazil and Cameroon reveals how dinosaurs lived before the continents separated.
Strange New Organism Found Thriving in One of Earth’s Harshest “Alien” Landscapes is Challenging Our Thinking on Evolution
The discovery of a new organism thriving in a seemingly inhospitable "alien" landscape is revealing new insights into the evolution of life.
43% of FDA-Approved AI-based Medical Devices Are Trained Using Fake Patient Data
Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.
New Research Reveals Space Flight is Altering the Gut Microbiome in Mice Aboard the ISS
Researchers have discovered significant changes occurred in the gut microbiome of mice aboard the International Space Station.
Bird Flu Beyond Birds: Scientists Reveal Expanding Threat After Virus’s Species Jump
Scientists work to understand how Bird Flu is infecting dairy cattle and other species, and what it means for humans.
Rule-Breaking “Alien” Bacteria Creates Free-Floating Genes, Upending Ideas on How Cells Use Chromosomes
Evidence of genetic behavior in organisms that researchers liken to “alien biology” has reportedly left them in “disbelief” and suggests similar strange genes may even exist in humans.
NASA Thinks We’re Closer Than Ever to Discovering Evidence of Life on Mars. Here Are Three Reasons Why.
NASA scientists are becoming more confident about the prospects for finding evidence for the existence of ancient life on Mars.
Biorepository on the Moon Could Preserve Genetic Material From Endangered Species, Researchers Say
An international team of scientists has proposed a unique idea to protect the Earth's endangered species: a biorepository on the Moon.