The odd ways mammals descend trees and what it means for primate evolution
A monkey descending a tree trunk often keeps its head up, moving almost like a cautious climber backing…
Cleaner fish display intelligence and self-awareness — just like mammals
A shrimp scrap drifted down the face of a mirror, and a small reef fish tracked it like…
Dark matter and neutrinos are linked and interact with each other
A quiet shift in the numbers behind the universe’s growth is pushing scientists toward a bold possibility. Two…
Novel antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels offer hope against antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance poses a growing global health crisis, with few new antibiotics in development. Researchers at Sultan Qaboos…
Researchers show red blood cells drive better glucose tolerance at high altitude
New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes…
New simulations reveal the hidden forces shaping ‘snowman’ worlds beyond Neptune
On a frigid orbit beyond Neptune, some of the solar system’s smallest worlds project a strange silhouette. Two…
New review explores whether berries can slow cognitive decline linked to obesity
Can everyday berries help protect the aging brain? A new systematic review explores how berry-derived polyphenols may influence…
Scientists reveal how the body senses cold and menthol
When you step outside on a winter morning or pop a mint into your mouth, a tiny molecular…
Tuberculosis bacteria stiffen cell membranes to evade immune destruction
Scientists have uncovered an elegant biophysical trick that tuberculosis-causing bacteria use to survive inside human cells, a discovery…
PHD student built the first-ever 3D map of Uranus’s upper atmosphere
Uranus does not behave like an ordinary planet. Its magnetic field tilts by nearly 60 degrees and sits…
Certain brain regions found to be more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder
A new study revealed that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during…
228-meter sediment core may predict future Antarctic ice sheet loss
A tube of mud can look like nothing special at first. Pull it from half a kilometer under…