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…
Otago research finds eating disorders shaped by metabolic and psychiatric biology
Researchers identified six regions of the genome (parts of DNA) associated with binge-eating behaviour. One of these regions…
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature with medicinal potential
Researchers at Stanford University used artificial intelligence to create 16 functional viruses not found in nature earlier this…
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…
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…
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…
Scientists Identify Gene at the Center of Muscular Aging – And How Exercise Defeats it
Respect cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Levine said last year in an interview that exercise “needs to be part of…
There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
Beneath the Earth’s surface lies an extraordinary underground fungal network of almost unimaginable scale. An international team of…
From galactic archaeology to neurons, EU-supported scientists secure prestigious 2026 awards | News | CORDIS
Advances in astrophysics, neuroscience, biology – the EU has smoothed the path for scientists to achieve award-winning breakthroughs.…
The Poop Emoji Got Gravity Right, Physicists Find
The poop emoji accurately captures the typical poop shape in nature formed by the downward pull of gravity.…