Scientists unlock the secret language of sperm whales with AI
For centuries, sperm whales have captivated our imagination with their sheer size and mysterious lives deep in the ocean.
Despite advances in whale science, understanding...
Scientists discover the fountain of youth in blood cells
Blood-forming stem cells, known as hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), are essential for creating the billions of new blood cells our bodies need daily.
These stem...
Space-grown crystals offer new insights into protein structures
Researchers have achieved a scientific breakthrough by growing protein crystals in space, which has provided new insights into the structures of proteins, particularly the...
A virus could transform wastewater from fracking into a resource
Every year, fracking in the Permian Basin produces an enormous amount of wastewater, around 168 billion gallons, posing a significant environmental challenge.
This water is...
How competition shaped our family tree
Did you know that competition between species played a huge role in shaping our family tree?
A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests...
Rethinking invasive plants: Not all bad for wildlife?
In a surprising twist to traditional conservation practices, a recent study in Connecticut reveals that some invasive plants, often removed for harming ecosystems, might...
What you need to know about leptospirosis if you are dog owners
Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection that affects dogs and can be fatal, leading to severe kidney damage and even death.
Emmanuelle Butty, a veterinary...
Purple bacteria, not green plants, might be the strongest indication of life
Astrobiologists continue to work towards determining which biosignatures might be best to look for when searching for life on other worlds.
The most common idea...
Will we know if TRAPPIST-1e has life?
The search for extrasolar planets is currently undergoing a seismic shift.
With the deployment of the Kepler Space Telescope and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite...
Scientists find forests that defy climate change
Researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have made a surprising discovery about certain forests that could play a crucial role in resisting climate...