What happens to your DNA if 23andMe goes bankrupt?
What would happen to your personal and genetic data if the company you trusted with it shuts down?
A new paper published in the New...
Volcanoes can preserve feathers in incredible detail, study finds
A 30,000-year-old vulture fossil discovered in Italy has revealed something surprising—volcanic ash can preserve microscopic details of feathers.
This is the first time scientists have...
Did supernova explosions cause ancient mass extinctions on Earth?
Scientists from Keele University have found strong evidence that some of Earth’s past mass extinctions could have been caused by nearby supernova explosions—massive star...
Scientists discover how black hole radiation could help life thrive
At the center of most large galaxies, including our Milky Way, sits a supermassive black hole.
These powerful objects sometimes enter active galactic nucleus (AGN)...
Scientists uncover the secrets of the Megalodon’s gigantic size
A new study has revealed fascinating details about the Megalodon, the massive prehistoric shark that lived between 15 to 3.6 million years ago.
Scientists from...
Tiny sparks in water may have started life on Earth
Life on Earth may not have begun with a big lightning strike in the ocean, as scientists once thought.
Instead, tiny electric sparks from crashing...
Quantum-inspired cameras capture the first moments of life
Scientists at the University of Adelaide have used cutting-edge cameras, inspired by quantum technology, to take incredibly detailed images of embryos.
This breakthrough could help...
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...