Why tiny water balloons cover quinoa
Quinoa, a protein-rich crop known for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions, has long been admired for its resilience to drought and salt.
However,...
Ancient trilobites unearthed in Thailand redraw earth’s history
In a thrilling discovery for geology and paleontology, a team of researchers has uncovered new species of trilobites in Thailand, offering a glimpse into...
Scientists replicate bird feather nanostructures for innovative materials
ETH Zurich researchers have made a remarkable leap in material science by mimicking the unique structure of the eastern bluebird's feathers.
Unlike most birds whose...
Ancient trilobites unlock Earth’s 490-million-year-old mysteries
In a remarkable discovery, scientists have uncovered ten new species of ancient sea creatures known as trilobites in Thailand.
These creatures, extinct for about 490...
Scientists reveal 14 evolutionary dead ends for humanity
For the first time, scientists have applied the idea of evolutionary traps to entire human societies.
Their groundbreaking research suggests that humanity might be heading...
How a favorite dinosaur food survived mass extinction
An ancient lineage of plants called cycads, a favored food of grazing dinosaurs, survived extinction by grabbing nitrogen from the air.
The palm-like plants helped...
This bizarre, egg-laying mammal was rediscovered after 60 years
In a thrilling development in the world of wildlife conservation, scientists have recently rediscovered Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, an iconic, egg-laying mammal, in the Cyclops...
Scientists revive 450-million-year-old sea creature using robotic technology
Imagine a time when humans hadn’t yet walked the Earth, and the seas were teeming with mysterious creatures.
Now, scientists are using cutting-edge technology to...
Why big ocean fish dive into the ocean’s twilight zone
You might have seen a shark leap from the water and splash back down, but that's just a tiny part of their life.
What we...
Meet Willo, a special dinosaur with underground superpowers
Long ago, before the last dinosaurs disappeared, a small plant-eating dinosaur named Willo roamed North America.
It wasn't as big as some of its famous...