Novel Method of Producing Human Cartilage from Stem Cells Developed by Montana Researchers
Researchers report the discovery of a novel means of artificially generating human cartilage for the human head and neck.
Biology
Natural Alternatives to Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Identified by AI to Remain Secret For Now
A team of computer scientists say they have identified two natural alternatives to weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
African ‘Fairy Circles’ That Once Baffled Scientists Point to Mysterious ‘Swarm Intelligence’ in Plants
Mysterious "fairy circles" in Africa that have long baffled scientists aren't the work of angry gods after all, but something even stranger.
The “Nocebo” Effect: Scientists Explore How Words and Beliefs Can Make You Sick
A new book about the "nocebo" effect explores how words alone may be powerful enough to exacerbate or even cause negative health outcomes.
Mutation Helps Team Solve a Meiosis Mystery That Has Baffled Scientists for Close to a Century
Studies involving mutation have revealed the molecular mechanism behind a previously unresolved biological pattern involving chromosomes.
Cuttlefish Ink is Used for More Than Just Evading Predators: It’s Part of Their Bizarre Mating Rituals
The first reported use of ink by cuttlefish in their mating rituals contradicts previous ideas about its primary use as a defense mechanism.
Harvard Scientists Say New Research “Sets the Stage” For Helping Humans Regrow Lost Limbs
Harvard scientists say they have moved one step closer to science that could allow humans the ability to regrow lost limbs.
Discovery Points to Promising Conditions For Ancient Life on Mars
Scientists may have explained the origin of organic materials on Mars that could shed light on whether life once existed on the planet.
A Monstrous Reptile Rumored to be Largest of Its Kind on Earth Has Been Discovered in the Amazon Rainforest
A massive new species of anaconda that could potentially be the largest currently in existence has been uncovered in the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador, according to a newly published study.
Dormant for Thousands of Years, These Organisms Are Suddenly Waking Up. Now Scientists Are Concerned.
Researchers have found that as global temperatures steadily rise, tiny organisms long dormant are now coming alive.
Universal Antivenom Able to Treat Nearly All Deadly Snakebites May Soon Be a Reality
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute are closing in on a universal snake antivenom that could prevent over 100,000 deaths a year.
Scientist Says Engaging One Particular Sense May Dramatically Reduce Feelings of Depression
Scientists have discovered that engaging in this particular human sense can trigger positive memories to help battle feelings of depression.
At Long Last, Scientists Have Finally Solved the Mystery of Why Blueberries Are Blue. Seriously.
For the first time in human history, we finally have a scientific explanation for why blueberries are blue.
Harvard Reveals Suspended Animation Drug that “Magically” Mimics Hibernation
Harvard researchers have announced the successful test of a seemingly magical 'suspended animation' drug that could aid trauma survival and organ transplantation.
New Study Suggests Octopuses Have Individual Differences When It Comes to Problem Solving
Researchers have discovered that octopuses have individualized differences when solving a task instead of mimicking behaviors from each other.
Look Who’s Clucking! Canadian Researchers Are Using Cutting-Edge Tech to Decode Chicken Chatter
Researcher from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia say they are using advanced technology to successfully create a Star Trek-style universal chicken translator.
Forget Smart Watches. Here Come Smart Earrings
University of Washington researchers have developed a prototype pair of smart earrings that can monitor a wide range of bodily functions.
Focusing Ultrasound Deep into the Human Brain May Revolutionize the Treatment of Pain
Virginia Tech researchers say they have successfully reduced pain and its stress-induced effects by targeting focused ultrasound deep into the human brain.
This Incredible New Tool Can Identify Microbes from Anywhere on Earth in Just Seconds
Researchers have developed a new tool that will allow microbes in samples from virtually anywhere in the world to be identified in mere seconds.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Closer to Solving Mystery of Methane Biosignature on Mars, Aiding Search for Life
Researchers are closing in the source of methane gas in the Martian atmosphere, upping the chances of finding signs of life on the red planet.
This “Magical” Sensor is Powered Exclusively by Sound and can be Activated with a Single Word
Swiss inventors have created a seemingly magical, patented sensor powered exclusively by sound that could have numerous medical and industrial applications.
Cutting-Edge Analysis of the Winchcombe Meteorite Confirms Presence of Life-Supporting Organic Compounds
Researchers using a high-resolution electron microscope have confirmed the presence of organic compounds within the Winchcombe meteorite without the use of any chemicals.
A Mysterious Noise is Aggravating South Florida Residents. Here’s How One Woman is Working to Find Out What’s Causing It.
The cause behind a mysterious noise that has perplexed residents of South Tampa, Florida, could soon be revealed, with help from a crowdfunded effort to fund scientific investigations into its cause.
Rare Sighting Captured in Photos Reveals an Ocean ‘Monster’ You’ve Never Seen Like This
Researchers have captured the first images of an infant great white shark, a discovery that could solve a longstanding mystery about this enigmatic species.
Discovery of ‘Obelisks’ Reveals an Entirely New Class of Virus-Like Agents in Our Bodies
An international team of researchers has revealed the existence of a previously unrecognized variety of virus-like agents that reside within the human body.
Did This Biomedical Sciences Professor Just Discover the Fountain of Youth?
Researchers specializing in aging and cellular senescence say they may have found a real-life fountain of youth hiding within our own bodies.
Darwin’s Theories About Life on Earth Gain Fresh Support, May Aid the Search for Life on Other Worlds
A new study by researchers from the University of Washington is lending fresh support to Charles Darwin's idea that the origin of life on Earth began in phosphate-rich bodies of water.
Scientists Have Revealed a Crucial Step in How Early Life May Have Originated on Our Planet, and Earth Isn’t the Only Place it Could be Happening.
New research is offering potentially crucial insights into how living organisms came to exist on our planet billions of years ago.
These Pests Have Evolved a Resistance to Farming Insecticide, New Study Reveals
Researchers have documented the first-ever case of insecticide resistance in field-collected populations of a bluegreen aphid.
High Science: Researchers Figure out How Vaping Cannabis Gives You the Munchies
Researchers say they have figured out why vaping cannabis can trigger an increase in appetite often referred to as "the munchies."
Sleep or Die: The Mystery of Why Humans Need Sleep May Have Finally Been Solved
By combining the disciplines of physics and biology, researchers say they may have finally figured out why humans need to sleep.
Half Billion-Year-Old ‘Giant’ Predator is Unearthed During Expedition to Greenland High-Arctic Zone
Scientists have discovered a new variety of animal predators, whose ancient remains were recently unearthed during expeditions to a remote North Greenland high-Arctic zone.
Perception of Time Can Dramatically Alter This Crucial Biological Process, New Study Reveals
Harvard researchers reveal that a person's perception of time may directly affect how fast their wounds may heal.
Scientists Locate Hidden ‘Alien’ World Previously Unknown to Science in One of Earth’s Most Extreme Regions
An ecosystem scientists are calling an “alien” environment has been revealed in one of the most remote and arid regions of the world, a discovery that could shed light on the origins of life on Earth and how exotic life forms on other planets may come to exist.
These Strange Fossils, Once Believed to be Plants, Were Finally Identified. They Aren’t What Experts Thought They Were.
A curiosity found within a trove of ancient plant fossils from the Cretaceous period has been revealed to be something else entirely.
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 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.