Some 390 million years ago in the ancient ocean, marine animals began colonizing depths previously uninhabited. New research indicates this underwater migration occurred in response to a permanent increase in …
Thylacines were once found throughout Australia and New Guinea Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images The loss of crucial genes over millions of years before the arrival of humans in Australia may have …
Study may help explain why giant blades kill millions of the animals every year
Scientists have, for the first time, transplanted a genetically engineered pig lung into a human. The lung tissue remained alive for nine days after the transplant despite early signs of …
A deep sea worm that inhabits hydrothermal vents survives the high levels of toxic arsenic and sulfide in its environment by combining them in its cells to form a less …
A SpaceX Starship rocket launches in its tenth flight test from Launch Complex 1 at Starbase, Texas UPI/Alamy The world’s most powerful rocket, SpaceX’s Starship, has completed a successful suborbital …
Combining arsenic and sulfide in skin cells forms a less toxic mineral—and turns the animals bright yellow
Like wine and cheese, chocolate has terroir, a sense of the place it was grown. Each bonbon or bar may carry unique flavors shaped by the soil, rainfall and temperature …
Their preliminary results were “sobering,” according to a June report by the University of Chicago Education Lab and MDRC, a research organization. The researchers found that tutoring during the 2023-24 …
Is your child cheating if they’re turning to AI for help with college applications? The answer isn’t clear-cut. When used thoughtfully, AI can save time, help with organization, and spark …