In the Remote Arctic, Giant “Invisible” Lifeforms Have been Discovered Lurking on Greenland’s Ice Sheet
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery on Arctic ice sheets, revealing the presence of giant "invisble" lifeforms.
Biology
New Study Says Life on Earth May Have Originated in Saudi Arabia 3.48 Billion Years Ago
Scientists have identified living stromatolites on Saudi Arabia’s Sheybarah Island in the Red Sea, an area that could have been home to life 3.5 billion years ago.
Ongoing Sightings of This Enigmatic Lost Species Continue to Challenge Accepted Views on Its Extinction
Thylacine sightings have persisted for decades, causing some wildlife experts to wonder whether the species might have survived extinction.
Scientists Reveal “Sixth Sense” These Creatures Use to Detect Predators Before They Strike
A recent study has revealed a new dimension of predator-prey interactions that had remained previously unknown to science.
The FDA Has Approved Neuralink’s Brain Chip Implant Technology for a Second Patient
The FDA has approved Elon Musk's Neuralink to implant its experimental brain chip technology in a second individual, following issues that arose with its first patient.
“Alien World” Revealed in Most Detailed Map of the Human Brain Created by Google and Harvard Researchers
A team of Harvard and Google researchers have created the most detailed map of the human brain ever rendered.
Veins in Plant Leaves Inspire Creation of a New “Universal” Law Based on a Century-Old Theory
A new twist on a century-old law draws inspiration from nature, and could lead to more efficient batteries and improvements to a range of other technologies.
Synthetic Cells That Mimic Biology Could Offer Clues on Mysteries of Life, its Origins, and Extraterrestrials
Scientists are making progress in the development of synthetic cells capable of emulating the biological processes of living systems, which could expand our knowledge of life’s essential functions and potentially offer new clues about the origins of life on Earth.
Cells Have a Mysterious Hidden Communication System Independent of DNA, New Study Suggests
Cells use a non-genomic system for rapid decisions, according to a new study that challenges the DNA-centric view of cell function.
Company Claims Its ‘Directed Evolution’ Microbiome-Enhanced Plants Literally Eat Pollution for Breakfast
Scientists from Neoplants say their 'directed evolution' microbiome plant filtration system cleans the air as well as 30 ordinary plants.
Microgravity Environment Can Disturb Sleep Rhythms of Astronauts, New Study Says
New research suggests astronauts may have a hard time getting a good night's sleep while in a microgravity environment.
Study of Genetic ‘Copy-and-Paste’ Errors Reveals How Evolution “Cooked Up” the Animal Kingdom
A team of researchers has figured out how a series of genetic copy-and-paste errors "cooked up" the various species in the animal kingdom.
Game-Changing Design a Major Breakthrough in the Development of Muscle-Powered “Biohybrid Robotics”
New MIT flexure design could be a game-changer for biohybrid robotics and the development of muscle-powered machines.
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.
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.