Scientists found two mysterious ‘ghost’ ancestors hiding in our DNA
Two previously unknown human relatives left traces of their DNA in people alive today, adding another layer to…
Argentine astronomer Amina Helmi wins Kavli Prize for uncovering Milky Way’s violent past
GRONINGEN (Netherlands), July 30 — Amina Helmi’s passion for the Milky Way is clear as soon as one…
To protect endangered mountain gorillas, this wildlife vet empowers their human neighbors
Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka was just 26 when she became the first wildlife veterinarian in her home country of…
Cooperative sperm may improve fertilization success across diverse arthropods
Fertilization is often imagined as a frantic race, with millions of sperm competing for a single prize. But…
Our recommendations for safe solar eclipse glasses for the Aug. 12, 2026 eclipse
Looking forward to the 2026 solar eclipse, happening on Aug. 12? I know I am and even though…
When a district in Florida’s Everglades used robot rabbits to eliminate its ever-growing population of Burmese pythons
Image credit: Florida Phyton Challenge website Florida held its annual Python Challenge just a few weeks ago. The…
Asteroid Apophis, named for the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass closer to Earth on 13 April 2029 than many weather satellites do — roughly 32,000 kilometres from the surface — and up to 90% of the world’s population may see it with the naked eye
On the evening of 13 April 2029, a point of light may appear among the stars and move…
US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada | Government News
Three western states in the United States would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal…
Planned Observations – NASA Science
The Roman Space Telescope’s broad field of view, exquisite sensitivity, and fast survey speed will unveil the evolving…
Trail cameras capture rare footage of ‘the ghost of the forest’
A recent study of Sunda clouded leopards includes rare footage of the highly elusive species. The imagery was…
New mechanism linked to septic heart injury protection uncovered
Sepsis triggers widespread inflammation, circulatory failure and metabolic stress, and cardiac dysfunction is a common complication associated with…
Common packaging item can’t go in your recycling bin or binmen won’t collect it
A binman has warned Brits never to put one common material used in packaging in their recycling bin,…