Are we alone? New model explores the odds of intelligent life in the universe
Astrophysicists from Durham University have developed a new model to estimate the likelihood of intelligent life forming in our universe—and even in hypothetical universes...
What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such...
Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?
Female mosquitoes need blood...
How life could live under the ice on Mars
Mars has been a fascination to us for centuries. Early observations falsely gave impressions of an intelligent civilisation but early visiting probes revealed a...
Grand Canyon rocks reveal surprising secrets of ancient life’s big bang
Geologists studying the Cambrian rocks of the Grand Canyon have uncovered exciting new insights that challenge traditional views of Earth’s ancient history.
About 500 million...
Why flowers wilt: how plants save energy for the future
Wilting flowers may not mean poor plant health; instead, they could be part of a smart resource-saving strategy.
A study from Macquarie University published in...
Not too big, not too small: Why modern humans are the ideal size for...
The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometers per hour.
In the water, the fastest animals are...
Astronomers discover potential new building block of organic matter in interstellar space
Carbon is the building block for all life on Earth and accounts for approximately 45–50% of all dry biomass.
When bonded with elements like hydrogen,...
AI tool accurately detects heart disease in dogs
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an advanced machine learning algorithm that can accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs.
This breakthrough technology could...
What animal societies can teach us about aging
New research reveals that animals, like humans, change their social behavior as they get older.
A collection of 16 studies, including several from the University...
Scientists find Burmese pythons can eat even bigger animals than expected
A recent study published in Reptiles & Amphibians reveals that Burmese pythons can eat much larger prey than scientists previously thought.
This discovery has raised...