Seabirds avoid pooping on water—here’s the surprising reason why
On remote desert islands in Japan, researchers have discovered an unusual bathroom habit among seabirds.
Streaked shearwaters, a species of seabird, prefer to poop while...
Scientists discover new liquids that could support life on other worlds
For decades, scientists searching for life beyond Earth have focused on one key requirement: liquid water.
Since water is essential for life here, it has...
Scientists create ‘fast-forward’ system to rapidly evolve proteins
In medicine and biotechnology, creating proteins with new or improved abilities is essential for developing better treatments and tools.
But in nature, evolution takes time—and...
Chiton teeth could inspire the next generation of super-strong materials
A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine, and Japan’s Okayama and Toho universities has uncovered the secrets behind one of nature’s...
How huge meat-eating dinosaurs hunted in unique ways
Not all giant, meat-eating dinosaurs had the same kind of bite.
A new study has revealed that while the famous Tyrannosaurus rex had a skull...
Scientists finally crack the 9-million-year-old mystery of potatoes
Scientists have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years: where did the modern-day potato come from?
A new international study has revealed...
Cosmic rays could support life just under the ice
If you've ever dreamed of exploring space, you know there'll be some serious dangers. One of them is posed by cosmic rays.
These high-speed particles...
Lab-grown beef gets thicker, more realistic—without harming a single cow
A team of scientists at ETH Zurich has taken a big step forward in the future of food by growing thicker, more lifelike beef...
How a tiny jewel wasp may help scientists slow down aging
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could unlock new ways to slow down the aging process—and it all starts with a tiny, colorful...
Early human ancestors had huge size gaps between males and females, fossil study finds
A new study reveals that some of our earliest human ancestors showed extreme differences in body size between males and females—much greater than in...