Hydrogen is the energy source of earth’s first life forms, shows study
Long before humans discovered the clean energy potential of hydrogen gas, the tiniest life forms on Earth were already experts at using it to...
What happens to F1 drivers’ bodies, and what sort of training do they do?
Various forms of motorsport are passionately followed around the world, and the pinnacle of the sport is Formula 1—a fast-paced battle between drivers and...
Spiders that mimic ants: Nature’s imposters
In the intricate dance of nature, where every creature plays a role in the delicate balance of the ecosystem, some have perfected the art...
A breakthrough in human artificial chromosome development
A pioneering team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has made a groundbreaking leap forward in the development of...
Venus: A potential cradle for life among acidic clouds?
Scientists have long marveled at the mysteries of Venus, Earth's neighboring planet, known for its extreme conditions.
The surface of Venus is hostile to life...
Scientists find new way to study life in extreme conditions or beyond Earth
The quest to understand life in the universe has led scientists to some of Earth's most extreme environments, where organisms known as extremophiles thrive...
Worm love: How roundworms choose their mates and what it tells us
Scientists have discovered something pretty cool about tiny worms and how they find their partners.
These aren't just any worms, though; they're roundworms, some of...
Whale menopause offers clues to human evolutionary puzzle
The phenomenon of menopause, where females outlive their reproductive years by decades, puzzles many, including scientists who wonder about its evolutionary purpose.
Why would nature...
Could Earth life survive on a red dwarf planet
Even though exoplanet science has advanced significantly in the last decade or two, we’re still in an unfortunate situation.
Scientists can only make educated guesses...
Scientists discover key molecule for life in simulated deep space conditions
Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have made an exciting breakthrough in the study of the origins of life by creating an...