Could Genetic Breeding Reduce Mosquito Populations? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 24, 2024New studies by researchers at Virginia Tech shows promise for safer methods of controlling and reducing mosquito populations.
Evidence of Ancient Human Interactions with Intelligent “Lost” Species Offers Clues to Their Mysterious Disappearance Micah Hanks·July 15, 2024New research is revealing insights into the genetics of modern humans, while offering clues to the mysterious disappearance of the Neanderthals.
Company Claims Its ‘Directed Evolution’ Microbiome-Enhanced Plants Literally Eat Pollution for Breakfast Christopher Plain·April 24, 2024Scientists from Neoplants say their 'directed evolution' microbiome plant filtration system cleans the air as well as 30 ordinary plants.
In Utah, The Largest and Oldest Organism of Its Kind is Breaking Its Ancient Silence Micah Hanks·October 23, 2023The oldest organism of its kind found anywhere on Earth is finding its voice, with the help of dedicated scientists and land managers.
Origin of Life Mystery May Finally Be on the Brink of a Solution Thanks to Electron Transport Chains Christopher Plain·August 15, 2023A new method in the search for the origin of life that combines the two most popular but opposing methods involves electron transport chains.
Why Does My Dog Howl? It’s Probably Just Their Inner Wolf If your dog doesn't howl, it may lack the DNA needed to "speak wolf" Christopher Plain·February 8, 2023New research indicates that if your dog tends to howl in response to other dogs, sirens, or miscellaneous noises, it is likely because your furry little friend is much closer genetically to being a wolf than dogs that don't howl.
“Unexpected” Discovery in Anti-Aging Science Reveals Process that Lengthens Immune Cell Lifespan Micah Hanks·November 8, 2022A new breakthrough in anti-aging science that slows the degradation of immune cells has been reported by an international team of scientists.
The Pros and Cons of Animal Cloning Tim McMillan·February 25, 2021The Debrief takes a deep dive and looks at the varying pros and cons of animal cloning and genome editing of species.
China May Have Conducted Human Testing to Create Biologically Enhanced Soldiers The Director of National Intelligence warns that the People’s Liberation Army may hope to develop “super soldiers" through human testing. Micah Hanks·December 8, 2020The Director of National Intelligence warns that the People’s Liberation Army may attempt to develop “super soldiers" through human testing.