How cutting down trees increases mercury pollution
In a revealing study from MIT, scientists have found a new twist in the tale of global deforestation: it's not just about losing trees,...
Revolutionizing biology with AI: The power of the TreeOfLife-10M Dataset
In a new study, researchers have created the largest dataset of biological images ever assembled for machine learning, alongside a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool...
Sly shape-shifting octopus ignites advances in stealth technology
In the depths of the Western and Indian Oceans, the greater blue-ringed octopus is a marvel of nature, known for its incredible ability to...
Blockchain helps model over 4 billion key chemical reactions for life’s origins
In a new study published in the journal Chem, researchers have ventured beyond the conventional realm of cryptocurrency mining, harnessing blockchain technology for a...
Tiny tornadoes unlock the secret whirlwinds that spread plant diseases
Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about how diseases spread among plants, thanks to a new study from Cornell University.
Imagine raindrops falling on a...
Scientists find a unique ancient tree
Once upon a time, in what is now New Brunswick, Canada, scientists made an amazing discovery.
While most of the time, all we find of...
Neanderthals and humans crossed paths in Europe 45,000 years ago
About 45,000 years ago, in what is now central Germany, early humans and Neanderthals were neighbors.
This fascinating chapter of our history comes from a...
How did life get started on Earth? Atmospheric haze might have been the key
A recent study accepted to The Planetary Science Journal investigates how the organic hazes that existed on Earth between the planet’s initial formation and...
Scientists unveil the origins through ancient hot springs
In an exciting leap forward in our understanding of life's origins, researchers from Newcastle University have ventured back in time, more than 3.5 billion...
Why animals are shrinking over time
A new study may have cracked the code behind a long-standing mystery in the natural world: why some species, like Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles,...