More of Earth’s surface could host life, shows study
Of all known planets, Earth is as friendly to life as any planet could possibly be — or is it? If Jupiter’s orbit changes,...
Chinese astronauts successfully grow rice in space
Rice is one of the world’s staple crops.
It is regularly eaten by more than half the world’s population.
And now, it’s been grown in microgravity,...
Why were reptiles such evolution success story?
It was thought they just got lucky when climate change killed off foes. New study finds they also adapted sooner to rising heat.
Just over...
Scientists find new way to prevent broad range of COVID-19 variants
The virus that causes COVID-19 today is not the same as the one that first sickened people way back in December 2019.
Many of the...
New study reveals the internal structure of spider silk
Scientists at William & Mary studied spider silk in such detail they were able to determine the structure of the silk fibers.
Spider silk is...
Scientists bring cultured meat closer to your kitchen table
Researchers at UCLA have created an edible particle that helps make lab-grown meat, known as cultured meat, with more natural muscle-like texture using a...
This mini donkey gets big boost from pacemaker
Nix, a miniature donkey with a potentially fatal heart condition, is on the mend after a successful pacemaker implantation by veterinarians at the Cornell...
New COVID variants could emerge from animals or from people with chronic infections –...
As the COVID pandemic rolls on, we’re becoming all too familiar with the continued emergence of new variants.
Some can thwart immunity from vaccines and...
Why thinking hard makes you tired?
It’s no surprise that hard physical labor wears you out, but what about hard mental labor?
Sitting around thinking hard for hours makes one feel...
Whales learn songs from each other in a cultural ‘deep dive’
A University of Queensland-led study has found humpback whales can learn incredibly complex songs from whales from other regions.
Dr Jenny Allen, whose doctoral work...