That time Will Smith helped discover new species of anaconda
In 2024, scientists announced the discovery of a new species of giant anaconda in South America. A National…
Artificial metabolism converts CO2 into biological building blocks
Researchers built the Reductive Formate Pathway, called the ReForm pathway, to convert CO2 into acetyl-CoA outside living cells.…
Astronomers stunned: Jupiter’s giant storm wobbles like a bowl of gelatin
For more than 150 years, astronomers have watched Jupiter’s Great Red Spot swirl across the planet’s atmosphere. But…
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates milestone triple anniversary
Eric Renno/Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust Sir David Attenborough opened the charity’s volunteer training centre in 2015 A…
Astronomers Spot a Barred Spiral Galaxy That Existed Just 2 Billion Years After the Big Bang
Scientists continue to push the boundaries of astronomy and cosmology, thanks to next-generation instruments that can see farther…
SpaceX Will Attempt to Reach Mars by the End of 2026
SpaceX is moving quickly to position its Starship rocket for a potential uncrewed mission to Mars as early…
Firestarter: They set the land ablaze from the sky – and then wait for their prey to run
Humans may not be the only species to deliberately control fire. Birds of prey have been observed picking…
From neurons to trees, branching networks follow the same rule
Blood vessels, neurons, and tree branches often form junctions that look irregular, yet they follow a shared geometric…
High hopes for endangered white-throated snapping turtle after record number of clutches
The hum of insects blends with the breeze whispering through the treetops, and the lapping water. It is…
Mars May Have Hidden Liquid Lakes for Decades, Beneath Just a Thin Layer of Ice
A new climate model suggests that ancient lakes on Mars may have survived for decades beneath thin layers…
This whopping, record-breaking wasp’s nest was 7 metres long – that’s bigger than a Cadillac – and found inside a house
Next time you’re thinking about buying a car, picture this. In 1963, a wasp nest was discovered on…
Stem Cell-Derived Vesicles Combat UVB-Induced Skin Aging
Recent advancements in the field of genomics have shed light on the intricate processes of skin aging, a…