236-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals a Stunning Secret About the Origins of Mammal Birth
Skull of the Chiniquodon theotonicus individual that was used for this study. Credit: Leandro Gaetano An unusual growth…
The Surprising Chocolate Trick That Could Boost Your Gym Performance
A familiar food aroma may do more than stimulate appetite—it could also influence physical performance. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers…
Archaeologists Discover Prehistoric Mountain Cave Packed With Mysterious Green Mineral
Malachite fragments, a mineral rich in copper, were recovered during the excavation works at Cova 338. Credit: Maria…
Fur Seals’ Hearts Suddenly Spike Hours After Returning to Land
An Australian fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus. Credit: Hanna Geeson Fur seals may look relaxed on shore, but…
One of the World’s Most Popular Weedkillers May Be Fueling Deadly Superbugs
Glyphosate weedkillers may help drive the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria across hospitals and agricultural environments, according to new…
That Haunted Feeling May Be Caused by a Sound You Can’t Hear
A mysterious force hiding in old buildings, basements, and even ventilation systems may be affecting people far more…
This Robot Could Explore Mars 3x Faster Than Today’s Rovers
Legged robot performing analogue tests in Marslabor at the University of Basel. Credit: Dr. Tomaso Bontognali A new…
Molecular Adaptations And Engineering Of Extremophiles For Synthetic Biology And Biotechnological Applications
Industrial applications and role in the climate change of different classes of extremophiles. (a) Illustrations in the inner…
Endangered Whale Sharks Are Covered in Scars, and Humans Are to Blame
Whale shark alongside snorkeler in Cendrawasih Bay. Credit: M.V. Erdmann Over 60% of whale sharks in Indonesia are…
Scientists Just Cracked an 85 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Mystery
Egg clutch sampled for chronological studies. Credit Dr. Bi Zhao Researchers dated dinosaur eggs directly for the first…