Bioluminescence on Earth Evolved Over 500 Million Years Ago, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
In the darkest corners of the planet, where the light of the Sun never touches, eerie glows can…
First Detailed Look at a Tsunami From Space Reveals Unexpected Feature : ScienceAlert
A satellite has tracked a tsunami in greater detail than ever before, which could help improve models of…
Scientists Discover a Way to ‘Recharge’ Aging Human Cells : ScienceAlert
New research shows how human cells can be effectively ‘recharged’ by replacing their internal batteries – microscopic power…
Curiosity Cracked Open a Rock on Mars And Revealed a Big Surprise : ScienceAlert
A rock on Mars spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior. When…
Common Acne Medication Linked With 30% Lower Schizophrenia Risk : ScienceAlert
An antibiotic commonly prescribed for acne management has been linked to a reduced chance of developing schizophrenia. In…
A Natural Molecule May Help Clear Buildup of Alzheimer’s Proteins, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
The small molecule spermine has the potential to stop the toxic build-up of proteins in the brain that…
Molecule Vital to Happiness Found in Material From Asteroid Bennu : ScienceAlert
A critical nutrient used to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin may have turned up in samples collected from asteroid…
NASA Recorded Lightning Crackling on Mars For The First Time : ScienceAlert
A lonely rover toiling among the sands of Mars has now answered an age-old question: If lightning crackles…
Extreme ‘Fire Amoeba’ Smashes Record For Heat Tolerance : ScienceAlert
A single-celled organism squirming about in the searing waters of California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park has just set…
Switch Turns Brain’s Defenses Into Protectors Against Alzheimer’s : ScienceAlert
Specific immune cells in the brain may play a crucial role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease,…
‘Vampire Squid From Hell’ Reveals The Ancient Origins of Octopuses : ScienceAlert
The elusive ‘vampire squid from hell‘ has just yielded the largest cephalopod genome ever sequenced, a monster clocking…
Wild Pigs Turned ‘Neon Blue’ in California, Triggering Warnings : ScienceAlert
Game hunters have found startlingly ‘neon blue’ flesh inside of wild pigs in California, triggering advisory statements on…