NASA Funded Experiments Show Detecting Signs of Life in Water Ejected from Enceladus is Viable
Experiments funded by NASA show that sending a probe to Enceladus to search for extraterrestrial life is viable.
Biology
Biology on the Moon? NASA Announces Ambitious Plans for a New Space Biology Research Initiative
NASA is gearing up for a new space biology research program, which the space agency says will advance its understanding of several areas of focus, including the ways lunar dust can affect animals and plants.
Architecture Alive: Unveiling the Psychological Benefits of Biophilic Design
As architects continue exploring biophilic design possibilities, we can look forward to more sustainable environments that will retain modern conveniences.
“Telepathic” Communication From Thoughts Alone May Finally Be Possible With This Breakthrough Technology
A team of neuroscientists and neurosurgeons say that communication from thoughts alone may finally be possible thanks to advanced brain sensors and machine learning algorithms.
Researchers Uncover ‘Hidden Mechanism’ Behind Previously Unknown Human Sense Capability
A hidden mechanism that allows us to feel touch without direct contact with the skin has unveiled a previously unknown human sense capability.
Clues to the Mysterious Evolution of These Bizarre Ocean Creatures Reveals They Are Even Stranger Than We Thought
Marine invertebrates are turning out to be much weirder than scientists previously realized, based on new research.
170-Million-Year-Old Ancient “Sea Monster” Revealed as World’s Oldest Mega-Predator of its Kind
A 170-million-year-old ancient sea monster has been classified by a team of European researchers as the oldest mega-predator of its Era.
“Missing” Law of Evolution Offers Clues to Complex Evolving Systems Throughout the Universe
A team of researchers says that a “missing” physical law may be required to help account for phenomena in our universe that contribute to the evolution of various systems.
In Utah, The Largest and Oldest Organism of Its Kind is Breaking Its Ancient Silence
The oldest organism of its kind found anywhere on Earth is finding its voice, with the help of dedicated scientists and land managers.
40,000-Year-Old Encounters Between Humans and an Enigmatic Extinct Species Revealed in New Genetic Study
A new study delves into the 40,000-year-old encounters between modern humans and Neanderthals, revealing previously unknown patterns in our DNA.
A Powerful Force is Dramatically Altering Animal Behavior, and Scientists Say It’s Coming from Outer Space
Scientists report that animal behavior is being affected by powerful forces from space impacting Earth's magnetic field.
What Was It? Strange Creature Photographed in 2018 Is Finally Identified, And It’s Not What Scientists Expected
A strange creature found in Okinawa's coastal waters has finally been identified, after it revealed something that surprised scientists.
“Holy Grail of Astrobiology”: Breakthrough Discovery Could Finally Solve Mystery of Life on Other Planets
An exciting new tool that researchers are describing as the "holy grail of astrobiology" may finally answer once and for all if there is life on other planets.
Origin of Life Mystery May Finally Be on the Brink of a Solution Thanks to Electron Transport Chains
A new method in the search for the origin of life that combines the two most popular but opposing methods involves electron transport chains.
NASA’s Space Laser is Finally Revealing the Unsolved Mysteries and Hidden Secrets of the Amazon
The Mysteries of the Amazon rainforest that have been hidden for nearly five centuries are finally being revealed by a NASA space laser called GEDI.
Controversial Study Reveals Humankind’s Earliest Ancestors Coexisted with Dinosaurs Prior to Ancient Mass Extinction
The earliest mammalian ancestors of humans co-existed with dinosaurs prior to their mass extinction, new research reveals.
Researchers Discover New Organisms with an Appetite That Could Help Revolutionize Plastic Recycling
Scientists say they have discovered a variety of microbes that can break down plastic at low temperatures.
Potential New Keys to Anti-Aging and Regeneration Revealed in “Zombie” Cells of Salamanders
Growing evidence suggests that senescent cells could play a much more significant role in the remarkable anti-aging and regenerative capabilities some organisms display.