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...
How tiny phytoplankton are thriving as the seas warm
A new study has revealed that an "invisible forest" of tiny organisms called phytoplankton is thriving in certain parts of our warming oceans.
Phytoplankton are...
Amazing ‘scuba-diving’ lizards use air bubbles to breathe underwater and escape predators
In a fascinating discovery, scientists have found that a species of small, semi-aquatic lizard from Costa Rica has developed a unique way to survive...
How a nearby supernova left its mark on Earth life
When a massive star explodes as a supernova, it does more than release an extraordinary amount of energy.
Supernovae explosions are responsible for creating some...
Scientists discover ancient life deep in Greenland’s bedrock
Scientists have found the first evidence that life existed deep within the bedrock of Greenland around 75 million years ago.
This discovery, published in the...
How early life challenges shape survival
New study reveals secrets of marmot longevity.
Just like humans, animals that face hardships early in life can suffer long-lasting effects on their health and...
How dust from the Sahara powers ocean life thousands of miles away
A surprising discovery shows that dust blown from the Sahara Desert plays a crucial role in supporting ocean life thousands of kilometers away.
This dust...