Gobi desert fossils illuminate lizard evolution
A groundbreaking study published in the journal PLOS ONE has revealed the significant impact that exceptional fossil sites, known as lagerstätten, have on our...
Cosmic dust could spread life from world to world across the galaxy
Does life appear independently on different planets in the galaxy? Or does it spread from world to world? Or does it do both?
New research...
How ancient ocean dwellers inspire the next wave of robotic innovations
In a world where technology and biology intertwine, a team of scientists and engineers is looking back in time to revolutionize the future of...
How cutting down trees increases mercury pollution
In a revealing study from MIT, scientists have found a new twist in the tale of global deforestation: it's not just about losing trees,...
Revolutionizing biology with AI: The power of the TreeOfLife-10M Dataset
In a new study, researchers have created the largest dataset of biological images ever assembled for machine learning, alongside a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool...
Sly shape-shifting octopus ignites advances in stealth technology
In the depths of the Western and Indian Oceans, the greater blue-ringed octopus is a marvel of nature, known for its incredible ability to...
Blockchain helps model over 4 billion key chemical reactions for life’s origins
In a new study published in the journal Chem, researchers have ventured beyond the conventional realm of cryptocurrency mining, harnessing blockchain technology for a...
Tiny tornadoes unlock the secret whirlwinds that spread plant diseases
Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about how diseases spread among plants, thanks to a new study from Cornell University.
Imagine raindrops falling on a...
Scientists find a unique ancient tree
Once upon a time, in what is now New Brunswick, Canada, scientists made an amazing discovery.
While most of the time, all we find of...
Neanderthals and humans crossed paths in Europe 45,000 years ago
About 45,000 years ago, in what is now central Germany, early humans and Neanderthals were neighbors.
This fascinating chapter of our history comes from a...