Scientists discover the key to leaf longevity
A recent study has revealed how a special enzyme helps keep leaves on apple plants healthy and long-lasting.
This enzyme, known as MdPUB23, interacts with...
How sharks survived a major temperature spike in Earth’s history
Millions of years ago, the sharks we know today as top ocean predators evolved from small bottom-dwelling species during a period of intense global...
Scientists discover fungus that can break down ocean plastic
Researchers have discovered a marine fungus that can break down the plastic polyethylene (PE), the most common plastic in the ocean, but only after...
Natural solution for termite troubles: A greener, cheaper way to protect homes
Scientists at UC Riverside have discovered a new, nontoxic, and cost-effective method to lure and kill termites using a pleasant-smelling chemical called pinene.
This groundbreaking...
Mountain building linked to major extinction half a billion years ago, shows study
Over 500 million years ago, life on Earth was booming during the Cambrian explosion.
However, at the same time, tectonic plates were colliding, forming mountains,...
Tiny fern breaks record for largest genome on Earth
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a tiny fern with the largest genome of any living organism.
This species, known as Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has...
Scientists discover ancient life forms in Saudi Arabia, offering clues to early Earth
Scientists have discovered new traces of some of the earliest life forms on Earth in Saudi Arabia.
These ancient structures, known as stromatolites, are made...
Scientists develop ‘living bioelectronics’ to heal and monitor skin conditions
In a groundbreaking development, scientists led by Professor Bozhi Tian at the University of Chicago have created "living bioelectronics."
This innovative technology combines living cells,...
Scientists discover ‘Trojan Horse’ virus hidden in common human parasite
An international team of researchers led by the University of Toronto has discovered a new RNA virus hiding within a common human parasite.
This virus,...
Ugly fossil reveals ancient saber-tooth cat’s Texas habitat
A plain-looking chunk of bone and teeth has led scientists to a surprising discovery about a large prehistoric cat that once roamed Texas.
This fossil,...