NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon
Washington – The moon is, to put it mildly, an inhospitable place for people and other living organisms…
Patient at UPMC Children’s Hospital tests positive for measles
PITTSBURGH — A case of measles has reached the Pittsburgh area. According to the Allegheny County Health Department,…
Wild monkeys challenge a long-held assumption about the common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees
Wild sooty mangabey monkeys can bend the middle of their feet almost as much as chimpanzees flex their…
Tiny RNA pathway emerges as a powerful lever for the future of stem cell therapy
Image: © anusorn nakdee | iStock A scientific review published in Genes & Diseases highlights how PIWI proteins…
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer
If you’re worried about car accidents caused by deer, you might want to look into bringing some cougars…
Humpback whale songs are choreographed to match deep dives, study finds
A new study reveals a direct link between the structure of a male humpback whale’s song and its…
See it: NASA’s Curiosity rover shares images of honeycomb-like textures on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a clear panorama of Mars’ Gale Crater in August. Space lovers can rejoice over…
Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ May Finally Reveal Its Origins
At the edge of the Taylor Glacier in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, crimson water pours into…
Blowing Bubbles Allows Sperm Whales to Sleep Soundly Beneath the Waves, Reveals Study
Resting sperm whales – Credit: Stéphane Granzotto / SWNS New research shows that blowing bubbles helps sperm whales…
These Moths Smell Flowers Through Their Wings, Study Finds
Smell is a complicated thing for insects. Research has shown that, despite limited neural capabilities, insects depend on…
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
The idea that cancer could behave like a contagious disease may seem absurd; in humans, cancer cannot be…
Israel wins 13 medals at 2026 physics, biology, chemistry Olympiads
Israeli teams won more than a dozen medals, including 5 gold medals, at the 2026 International Science Olympiad…