This 500-year-old clam outlived empires — then scientists accidentally killed it to see how old it was
A clam born around 1498 survived the rise and fall of dynasties, wars, and industrialization — only to…
In step toward immortality, Israeli scientists say they can ‘rewind’ aging in mouse livers
Researchers from Bar-Ilan University, the US National Institute on Aging, and Tel Aviv University say they have reversed…
Gray Hair Could Be Your Body’s Most Surprising Warning Sign, Scientists Say
Strands of silver can tell a surprising story about the body’s inner defenses, hinting that cellular stress responses…
Gamba grass risks star attractions in NT’s beloved Litchfield National Park
Pauline Cass stands on the edge of Rum Jungle Lake, at the eastern fringe of Litchfield National Park,…
NASA’s Satellites Captured A Terrifying Picture Of A Giant Tsunami
In the summer of 2025, a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. While…
Ancient Israeli figurine shows goose love scene
Talk about ruffling feathers. A team in Israel has uncovered a petite clay figurine — barely the size…
James Watson: From DNA pioneer to untouchable pariah
When biologist James Watson died on Thursday at age 97, it brought down the curtain on 20th-century biology…
Scientists, researchers, economists predict serious regional impact from Mt Taranaki eruption
What have scientists learned? Analysis of volcanic layers in local caves narrowed down the timeline of previous eruptions…
Staff at Flinders University increasingly concerned as department restructure looms
Six internationally recognised marine scientists who are researching South Australia’s toxic algal bloom are set to lose their…
NIH scientists lay foundation for potential gene-editing therapy for late-onset Tay-Sachs
Friday, August 15, 2025 Study of human cells and mice may have implications for other lysosomal storage disorders…