Selfish DNA plays a key role in early human development, scientists discover
Scientists from Sinai Health have made a surprising discovery about DNA elements called transposons, which play a crucial role in early human development.
These tiny...
Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it
Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex.
Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the...
Scientists discover one of Earth’s earliest animals in the Australian outback
In the vast Australian outback, beneath the soil of Nilpena Ediacara National Park in South Australia, scientists have uncovered fossils that reveal important clues...
Beware the full moon: Wildlife collisions spike nearly 50% on moonlit roads
The full moon's effect on Earth isn't limited to tides—it may also increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
A recent study from Texas A&M University...
Stressed bees: pessimism in tiny creatures
New research has shown that bees, when stressed, are more likely to make negative choices, much like humans do when they feel down.
Bumblebees, as...
Asteroids may have delivered ingredients for life to Earth
A team of scientists from different countries has found new evidence that asteroids may have delivered the essential ingredients for life to Earth.
Their study,...
Scientists discover 3,775-year-old log that could revolutionize climate change solutions
A team of researchers has discovered a 3,775-year-old log that could help shape future strategies to combat climate change.
Led by Professor Ning Zeng from...
Scientists develop first banana plant resistant to two major diseases
Researchers have successfully developed a banana plant resistant to two of the most harmful diseases affecting bananas: fusarium tropical race 4 (TR4) and black...
How tiny shrews achieve an astonishing 1,020 beats per minute
The tiny shrew holds a remarkable record with a resting heart rate of up to 1,020 beats per minute, which is around 17 beats...
How the brain helps us walk
It only steps in when things go wrong, study finds.
Walking is something most of us do without much thought.
It seems easy to walk and...