MIT creates low-cost DNA sensors for easy, at-home disease testing
MIT engineers have developed a new kind of low-cost, easy-to-use sensor that could bring fast and affordable disease testing to people around the world—even...
The secret life of flowers: What bees want (and you’ll love too)
Across the globe, bees and other important pollinators are in trouble.
Their numbers are declining, and that’s bad news for ecosystems and the food we...
Texas-sized possum from 60 million years ago sheds light on ancient life
A newly described ancient mammal discovered in Texas is turning heads—not just for its size, but for what it reveals about life millions of...
From Pharaoh’s curse to cancer cure: Scientists turn toxic tomb fungus into life-saving drug
A fungus once feared for causing deadly infections in ancient tombs is now offering new hope in the fight against cancer.
Researchers from the University...
Why your cat might always nap on the left side
Have you ever noticed your cat always curling up to sleep on the same side? It turns out this isn’t just a random habit.
An...
Ancient squids ruled the seas long before the dinosaurs died out
New fossil research has revealed that squids were already dominant predators in the oceans 100 million years ago—much earlier than scientists previously believed.
Using a...
Why mammals don’t crawl like lizards—and the surprising path that got us here
Scientists have long wondered how mammals, including humans, evolved to walk with their legs under their bodies instead of splayed out to the sides...
Rare mineral found in asteroid sample shakes up solar system theories
Scientists have made a surprising discovery inside a tiny grain from the asteroid Ryugu that could change what we thought we knew about how...
Silent owls inspire breakthrough in noise reduction technology
Owls are known for their ghostly silent flight, gliding through the air without making a sound.
Now, scientists have taken inspiration from these quiet hunters...
How bacteria-powered materials capture carbon from the air
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new type of living material that can pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air using bacteria.
This futuristic...