How to tackle new strains of potato blight and avoid another great famine
A new aggressive potato blight strain was detected in Wales and eastern Scotland earlier this year.
The strain, identified as EU 46, can withstand certain...
Inspired by sea stars: New material heals itself underwater
Scientists have created a new type of polyurethane that can heal itself underwater, inspired by the amazing abilities of red sea stars.
This breakthrough was...
Scientists discover the genetic secret behind why orange cats are orange
Scientists have finally uncovered the secret behind why some cats have that beautiful orange fur.
In a recent study, researchers at Stanford Medicine identified a...
Scientists find fossils of ancient rainforest giants in Brunei
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered fossil evidence of an endangered tropical tree species for the very first time.
The remarkable find was made...
How 30 tree species dominate the world’s largest Savanna
The Cerrado, stretching across 2 million square kilometers of Brazil, is the largest and most diverse savanna in the world.
It’s often overshadowed by the...
Why do some mammals live longer? The secret lies in brain size and immune...
Have you ever wondered why cats tend to live longer than dogs, or why whales can live for over a century while mice barely...
Why your fingers always wrinkle the same way in water
Have you ever noticed that your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you're in the water for too long?
According to new research...
New universal antivenom could protect against the world’s deadliest snakes
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking antivenom that protects against 19 of the world’s deadliest snakes, including the black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.
This...
Scientists discover safe, effective way to end termite infestations
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered a new chemical treatment that could be a game-changer for battling drywood termites.
These pests, known...
DNA-like molecule that could survive in Venus’s harsh clouds, study finds
For a long time, Venus has been considered too hostile for life as we know it.
Its thick clouds are filled with droplets of sulfuric...