Did supernovae cause mass extinctions on Earth? Scientists say yes
New research suggests that powerful star explosions, called supernovae, may have caused at least two mass extinctions in Earth's history.
Scientists from Keele University believe...
Scientists uncover genetic secrets behind Greenland shark’s 400-year lifespan
Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues behind the extraordinary lifespan of the Greenland shark, a species that can live for up to 400 years.
Researchers...
Madagascar lemur may hold the secret to slowing aging
A tiny primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur, has an amazing ability—it can slow down cellular aging while it hibernates.
Scientists from Duke University...
Yellowstone bison now a single, thriving herd after 120 years of conservation
After more than a century of conservation efforts, researchers have discovered that the bison in Yellowstone National Park now form a single, large breeding...
Whales: The ocean’s giant gardeners
Did you know that whales help keep the ocean healthy by spreading nutrients far and wide?
These massive creatures don’t just swim across the seas—they...
Scientists discover mice can act like first responders to help unconscious peers
Humans are not the only ones who help others in need—mice may do it too!
A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at...
Ancient fossils reveal oldest known insect larval eyes with sharp vision
Scientists have discovered the oldest fossil evidence of insect larvae with highly developed eyes, revealing that some ancient larvae had advanced vision much earlier...
Scientists discover hidden ocean bacteria that recycle carbon
A group of scientists from the University of Oldenburg, Germany, has discovered how special bacteria in the ocean break down carbon and help recycle...
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...