How smart biorefineries can create a sustainable future
Imagine a world where we no longer rely on oil and gas for energy and products.
Instead, we use natural, renewable materials to meet our...
Earth’s acid test: How oceans became friendly for life
Scientists from Yale University and Singapore have developed a new model to estimate when Earth’s oceans became less acidic, allowing life to begin.
Their research...
How brine shrimp adapted to Mars-like conditions
The effects of Climate Change on Earth’s living systems have led to a shift in biological studies, with attention now being focused on the...
World’s oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland!
Scientists have discovered the world's oldest known juniper shrub in Finland, and it’s an incredible 1,647 years old!
Researchers from the University of Padua in...
Scientists accidentally discover a clue to evolution’s chicken-or-egg mystery
For biochemists, one big question has always been: which came first—oxygen-producing photosynthesis or oxygen-using metabolism?
A recent accidental discovery may hold the answer.
Photosynthesis is the...
Scientists solve mystery of the pink shores in the Red Sea
Visitors to the shores of Eilat in the northern Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, during March and April in recent years have witnessed an...
Cosmic radiation altered virus evolution in Africa, study finds
Astronomers have known for some time that nearby supernovae have had a profound effect on Earth’s evolution.
For starters, Earth’s deposits of gold, platinum, and...
Whale poop: A surprising ocean fertilizer
Whales might have played a much bigger role in ocean life than we ever imagined.
Scientists have discovered that whale poop is rich in iron...
The biology of face and head formation
There’s a reason we can spot a friend in a crowd—humans are wired to focus on faces. We’re incredibly skilled at recognizing small differences...
Scientists uncover underwater fossil bed, revealing Florida’s prehistoric past
Around 500,000 years ago, a group of horses, sloths, and armadillos met an unfortunate fate when they fell into a sinkhole in Florida’s Big...