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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...

Why some mammals glow under UV light

Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) light. Led by researcher Linda Reinhold, the team...

New wearable fabric could grow living plants on your body

Imagine wearing a wristband or headband made from living plants—this is now a reality thanks to researchers from Cornell University. A team from the College...