Is it life, or is it volcanoes?
Astronomers are working hard to understand biosignatures and how they indicate life’s presence on an exoplanet.
But each planet we encounter is a unique puzzle.
When...
Why our skin feels tight after being washed? Stanford study reveals the secrets
You know that tight feeling your skin gets after you wash your face?
Scientists at Stanford University have found out why this happens and how...
Ancient DNA reveals an early African origin of cattle in the Americas
Cattle may seem like uniquely American animals, steeped in the lore of cowboys, cattle drives and sprawling ranches.
In a study funded in part by...
Ancient fish fossil unlocks 100-million-year-old secrets of skull evolution
Scientists have discovered something amazing about a really, really old fish fossil.
This fossil helps us understand how the skulls of animals with backbones, like...
Why bats rarely get cancer and what we can learn from them
Bats are fascinating creatures, not just because they can fly, but also because they live for a long time, hardly ever get cancer, and...
Material kills viruses with heat but stays cool to the touch
A new material packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side.
It could transform the way we...
How flowering plants became nature’s survivors after dinosaurs went extinct
Did you know that flowering plants are like the superheroes of the plant world?
A new study shows that they managed to survive the massive...
What’s really going on with sharks in New York waters? Scientists weigh in
Ever wonder what's going on with sharks near New York's beaches?
You may have heard rumors or news reports about more sharks getting close to...
This 265-million-year-old mega predator ruled South America before dinosaurs, shows study
Before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth, there was an even older, super big predator that owned the land.
Scientists have discovered an amazing fossil of...
How tiny moving parts in cells can teach us big lessons
When we think of matter, we usually think of solid objects or liquids.
But there's another kind of matter that's all about movement: it's called...