Why your fingers always wrinkle the same way in water
Have you ever noticed that your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you're in the water for too long?
According to new research...
New universal antivenom could protect against the world’s deadliest snakes
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking antivenom that protects against 19 of the world’s deadliest snakes, including the black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.
This...
Scientists discover safe, effective way to end termite infestations
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered a new chemical treatment that could be a game-changer for battling drywood termites.
These pests, known...
DNA-like molecule that could survive in Venus’s harsh clouds, study finds
For a long time, Venus has been considered too hostile for life as we know it.
Its thick clouds are filled with droplets of sulfuric...
Why some mammals glow under UV light
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) light.
Led by researcher Linda Reinhold, the team...
New wearable fabric could grow living plants on your body
Imagine wearing a wristband or headband made from living plants—this is now a reality thanks to researchers from Cornell University.
A team from the College...
How a genetic shortcut turned horses into nature’s super athletes
Have you ever wondered how horses became such powerful and enduring runners?
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine believe they’ve found the answer in a surprising...
Silk needles for plants? Scientists say it’s the future of farming
A team of scientists from MIT and Singapore has come up with an innovative and eco-friendly way to take better care of crops—using tiny...
The melting arctic is changing ocean light—and life beneath the surface
As global warming melts more sea ice in the polar regions, the light that enters the ocean is not just increasing in amount—it’s also...
Cell division myths busted: What we’ve taught for 100 years is wrong
Scientists at The University of Manchester have made a major discovery that could change what we’ve believed—and taught—about how cells divide for over a...