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In a world where communication is key, our four-legged friends have shown us that they're not far behind. A recent study has unveiled that dogs, our faithful companions, understand that cert… Read More
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2024-03-01 17:05
An archaeologist employs pollen samples extracted from the soil to unravel the evolving plant life of a location, complementing the author's study on the analysis of hazelnut shells. (Credit… Read More
2023-12-29 16:59
Credit: Dr. Rebecca Hamilton, The University of Sydney.Led by Dr. Rebecca Hamilton at the University of Sydney, an international team of scientists has challenged previous scientific consens… Read More
2023-11-24 15:08
The male serotine bats have penises seven times longer than the females' vaginas, rendering penetration impossible due to the size difference.Male serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) p… Read More
2023-06-05 20:57
In today's fast-paced world, women are constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, from careers to family and personal pursuits. Amidst this demanding lifestyle, maintaining good health o… Read More
2023-06-03 18:04
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become more crucial than ever. As women continue to break barriers and challenge societal norms, their pursuit… Read More
2023-06-02 10:09
Researchers Discover Dynamic Variation in Funnel-Web Spider Venom in Response to Environmental FactorsImage credit: David WilsonScientists have made a groundbreaking discovery regardin… Read More
2023-06-02 09:56
Scientists have recently unveiled remarkable discoveries regarding the mysterious X-ray emissions originating from black hole jets, shedding light on these enigmatic cosmic phenomena. The fi… Read More
2023-06-02 09:28
Desert-dwelling ants in the featureless salt pans of Tunisia have developed a remarkable strategy to prevent getting lost: They construct taller anthills that act as navigational landm… Read More
2023-05-12 11:12
Scientists studying bat species devastated by the white-nose syndrome fungus in Vermont have found a glimmer of hope. Bats in the largest cave in New England are showing increased tolerance… Read More
2023-05-12 08:55
The Galapagos National Park has released a handout photo featuring a Little Vermilion Flycatcher, also known as Darwin's Flycatcher, in the Galapagos Islands. This image showcases the specie… Read More
2023-05-11 20:26
Cancer is a major global health concern and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It poses a significant burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Understandin… Read More
2023-04-21 21:30
For centuries, people have been curious about the process of hair turning gray as they age. Many theories have been proposed, including genetics, stress, and lifestyle factors. However… Read More
2023-04-12 16:16
Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the endocannabinoid system in the brain acts as a safeguard against the development of substance dependence, even in individuals who have e… Read More
2023-04-12 15:20
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the IRBP gene, which is responsible for encoding a light-sensitive pigment carrier protein used in the eyes of all vertebrates. Int… Read More
Scientists Have Elucidated The Intricate Process By Which Seahorses Engage In Lightning-fast Attacks
2023-04-12 14:03
Seahorses are remarkably efficient predators, utilizing lightning-fast attacks enabled by unique spring-like structures on their "nape" and under their "chin". Unlike other fish of similar s… Read More
2023-04-12 13:47
A study published in the esteemed journal Nature warns of an impending collapse of a deep ocean current encircling Antarctica, which has remained stable for millennia but is now at ris… Read More
2023-04-12 13:32
A recent report published in the journal Current Biology on April 10 reveals an intriguing behavior exhibited by a particular Asian elephant named Pang Pha at the Berlin Zoo. Unlike typical… Read More
2023-04-12 13:21
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of geologists hailing from the University of Roma Tre has unraveled the long-standing mystery of why the bodies of people residing in Herculaneum, a t… Read More
2023-04-12 12:52
A Grinning Monster from the Past: Fossilized Canadian Dire Wolf IdentifiedCanis lupus and Canis dirus right dentaries compared with ROMVP 71618. (A) ROMVP R2030, Unknown sex recent Canis lup… Read More
2023-04-07 21:55
According to a recent study, traits such as thick and fluffy coats were genetically encoded and became increasingly prominent as woolly mammoths adapted to the harsh climate of Siberia… Read More
2023-04-07 14:03
The atypical method of reproduction may aid in the rapid spread of invasive yellow crazy ants.The yellow crazy ant's unique method of reproduction involves combining sex cells from two… Read More
2023-04-07 13:23
Around 3,000 years ago, inhabitants of Mediterranean islands consumed psychoactive plants, according to evidence found in the cave remains.The discovery of hair strands among a collection of… Read More
2023-04-05 16:54
Sea anemone with a starry appearance. Photographer: Gaelle Botton-AmiotA recent study conducted by a group of biologists - two from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and one from Uni… Read More
2023-04-04 14:05
Karen Heeter, the study's lead author, takes a core sample from an ancient mountain hemlock near Crater Lake, Oregon, where at least one tree dates back to the 1300s. Photographer: Gra… Read More
2023-04-04 13:43
The University of Oxford's quantum network component "Alice." A single photon entangled with a strontium ion confined inside the vacuum chamber is collected by an objective lens. David… Read More
2023-04-04 13:11
The Vasa Museum houses the Swedish frigate Vasa (1628). Photographer: Anneli Karlsson, Vasa Museum/SMTMThe human remains discovered on board the sunken Swedish warship Vasa, initially identi… Read More
2023-04-04 12:41
At twilight, a freshwater turtle basks. The image was taken for research into nocturnal basking behaviors. Dr. Donald McKnight of La Trobe University Until recently, nocturnal basking i… Read More
2023-04-04 12:05
Scientists have stated that adhering to global targets for reducing climate change could prevent hundreds of thousands of heat-related deaths in the Middle East and North Africa. … Read More
2023-03-31 14:36
Many of the UK's waterways are struggling, including those that appear to be in good condition. However, there are ongoing efforts to address these issues through restoration projects… Read More
Decades Prior To The Arrival Of Europeans, Native Americans Had Already Domesticated Spanish Horses.
2023-03-31 13:48
The story of how horses arrived in the Great Plains by the 1600s has been rewritten through DNA and skeletal evidence, combining Indigenous knowledge with Western science.Working toget… Read More
2023-03-31 13:01
According to a recent study published in NeuroImage, the wiring patterns in the brain appear to reflect the grammatical characteristics unique to various languages, leaving a biologica… Read More
2023-03-24 11:21
Research suggests that the enhanced immune system of the descendants of Stone Age farmers who settled in Europe was due to an unusually high percentage of immunity genes inherited from… Read More
2023-03-24 10:22
Researchers have made a breakthrough in studying the brain waves of octopuses, as they successfully recorded brain activity from three octopuses in motion for the first time. The exper… Read More
2023-03-18 10:11
Undetected by many, a fatal fungus that preys on the skin of frogs and other amphibians, called Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd for short, has been rapidly proliferating across Af… Read More
2023-03-10 11:10
A recent study suggests that a species previously believed to be the oldest known bryozoan, which lived around 520 million years ago, is actually a type of colony-forming algae. Bryozo… Read More
2023-03-04 11:36
According to a report presented on March 3 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting and published in Science Advances, the ancient Yamnaya people may h… Read More
2023-03-04 09:31
Dogs have made the radioactive remains of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant their home for generations. Scientists have conducted the first genetic analysis of these dogs and found that thos… Read More
2023-03-02 20:04
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a previously unknown population of humans who lived in southern Iberia 23,000 years ago. The research, published in the journal Scie… Read More
2023-02-28 17:37
New research suggests that fish may have a level of self-awareness previously thought to be limited to a few select animals. The study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, found tha… Read More
2023-02-27 18:17
A recent study published in the journal Nature sheds new light on the complex history of human evolution in Europe. The study examined the genomes of three individuals who lived between 45,0… Read More
2023-02-25 16:39
The Benefits of Exercise for Physical HealthExercise is one of the most effective ways to improve cardiovascular health. By strengthening the heart and improving blood flow, regular exercise… Read More
2023-02-25 12:20
Sustainable agriculture refers to a system of farming that utilizes techniques and practices that protect and improve the environment while maintaining the ability of the land to produce cro… Read More
2023-02-25 12:00
The environment has become one of the most pressing concerns of our time. Climate change, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources are just some of the issues that are threatening o… Read More
2023-02-25 11:13
Introduction: Briefly explain the impact of trauma on one's mental and emotional well-being, and the need for effective therapy to address it.Key points:Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (T… Read More
2023-01-17 18:14
Storms not only endanger people but also sea ice, which has an impact on the global climate.Arctic cyclones, such as this one in August 2012, can destroy sea ice and endanger people living a… Read More
2023-01-02 20:06
It's been about 80 years since the last sighting of the Xerces blue butterfly flitting about on pastel wings across coastal California sand dunes. However, scientists are still learnin… Read More
2022-11-22 18:07
According to a new study, many marsupials, such as the squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) shown here, can live in a variety of social groups, such as a mating pair or a larger group of… Read More
2022-11-20 19:26
The length and diameter of a honeybee's tongue hairs determine how efficiently it can collect nectar from various flowers, a discovery that could help communities plant the right flowers for… Read More
Testosterone Levels Help Explain Why Women Tend To Experience Lower Sexual Desire For Their Partners
2022-11-20 19:13
Men report higher levels of sexual desire for their partners than women, and research published in the journal Biological Psychology suggests that this sex difference is at least partially e… Read More
2022-11-19 11:45
Spectra from quasars suggest that intergalactic gas was heated by a type of dark matter known as dark photons.C. Stark/UC Berkeley and K. G. Lee/Max Planck Institute for AstronomyThe forecas… Read More
2022-11-19 11:19
Researchers discovered that feeling appreciated buffered the negative link between avoidant attachment style and prosocial behavior towards their partners in two daily diary studies on coupl… Read More
2022-11-19 11:07
By activating immune cells in tumors, an immune-modulating molecule shows early promise. Image courtesy of SciePro/Shutterstock.Early results indicate that a new cancer-fighting drug k… Read More
2022-11-18 19:30
Archaeologists and an Aboriginal family are collaborating to rediscover long-lost links to the land.This snake-engraved boab is one of 12 rediscovered during an expedition to Australia's Tan… Read More
2022-11-17 11:45
These footprints in New Mexico have the potential to rewrite the history of the Americas. BENNET AND OTHERS/SCIENCEThe preserved footprints of a life that roamed millennia ago can be found o… Read More
2022-11-17 11:29
Anurans' (frogs' and toads') eyes are important for understanding how vertebrates developed their vision. Photographer: Dan Koleska/ShutterstockWhen tadpoles grow into frogs, their body shap… Read More
2022-11-17 10:56
Aurantiacus Stenoscelida Mauricio S. Garcia created the skeleton; Matheus Fernandes rebuilt it.Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Maria, in collaboration with a colleague from… Read More
2022-11-17 10:38
The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of a star that is still forming, as well as a disc of debris that could eventually become planets.A protostar is hidden within the hour… Read More
2022-11-17 10:17
Scientists have collaborated with tiger sharks to discover the world's largest expanse of seagrasses.Tiger sharks outfitted with cameras (such as the one shown here) assisted researchers in… Read More
2022-11-17 10:00
The Winchcombe meteorite was discovered in a field by researchers from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. SPIRE GLOBAL, MIRA IHASZ, UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOWA coal-dark space rock the size o… Read More
2022-11-15 20:43
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Scientists have developed techniques for "reading" words directly from brains. Brain implants can translate internal speech into external signals, allowing people with… Read More
2022-11-13 18:27
According to new research, the water flow where adult fish life can affect the body shape and survival of their offspring.Heteractis Magnifica, French Polynesia, Amphiprion chrysopteru… Read More
Chemists Create An 'artificial Photosynthesis' System Ten Times More Efficient Than Existing Systems
2022-11-13 18:17
A study conducted by six chemists at the University of Chicago reveals an innovative new system for artificial photosynthesis that is orders of magnitude more productive than previous… Read More
2022-11-12 11:36
Large, predatory open ocean fish, such as this Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), have benefited from successful fisheries management and conservation efforts in recent decades. ONANDI… Read More
2022-11-11 09:35
A first-of-its-kind experiment using ultracold potassium atoms to simulate the universe suggests that in a curved, expanding universe, pairs of particles emerge from empty space.An experimen… Read More
2022-11-11 09:15
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a distant star exploding earlier than ever before, allowing scientists to observe the first eight days of a star's violent death.Abell 370 is located… Read More
2022-11-11 09:08
After receiving electrical stimulation to the spine, nine people with lower body paralysis improved their ability to walk, and researchers then mapped the neurons that appeared to have promo… Read More
2022-11-09 18:26
One group of jewel-encrusted frogs is making a comeback in Central and South America.It was believed that the iconic Jambato harlequin frog of Ecuador (seen here) became extinct in the late… Read More
2022-11-08 20:17
A dazzling array of hues highlights the long-lost clam of Southern California. Credit: Jeff GoddardIt is always exciting to discover a new species, but it is even more thrilling to rediscove… Read More
2022-11-08 20:04
Credit: CC0 Public DomainA small study suggests that when two pigs are fighting, an intervening pig can either reduce the number of attacks by the aggressor or help reduce the victim's anxie… Read More
2022-11-08 19:54
(SF- MeI 5933) Photograph of the holotype of Bechleja brevirostris n. sp. (A) The plate, and (B) the counter plate. Journal of Scientific Reports (2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022–23125… Read More
2022-11-08 19:46
A statue is seen at the site of the discovery of twenty-four well-preserved bronze statues from an ancient Tuscan thermal spring in San Casciano Dei Bagni, central Italy, in this undated pho… Read More
2022-11-08 19:23
At COP27, "loss and damage" has been added to the agenda, and vulnerable countries have demanded funds to deal with the severe consequences of climate change.In September, strong monsoon rai… Read More
2022-11-08 18:22
Men are more likely than women to suffer from acute kidney injury, which occurs when kidney function suddenly declines. An experiment with mice suggests that this may be related to having hi… Read More
2022-11-08 18:07
Human body changes on the verge of adulthood can be awkward, but at least our eyes don't protrude from our heads on stalks longer than our legs.The adult male Pelmatops fruit fly, on the oth… Read More
2022-11-08 17:57
It's not just a matter of panic and chance. Springtails, one of nature's most extreme self-launchers, turn out to be much more acrobatic than scientists thought.Springtails, poppy seed-sized… Read More
2022-11-07 19:45
A series of five studies on American MTurk workers and Chinese undergraduate students discovered that people who perceive themselves to be more attractive perceive themselves to be more dese… Read More
2022-11-07 18:34
In August 2021, volunteers are engulfed in smoke as a forest fire burns nearby Kyuyorelyakh settlement in eastern Siberia. Image credit: Ivan Nikiforov/APScientists were scrambling to mainta… Read More
2022-11-07 17:16
The toddler from Cay008's cranium. the Science Advances website (2022). Reference: 10.1126/sciadv.abo3609Working with one colleague from Austria and two from Sweden, a group of academics fro… Read More
2022-11-06 18:58
In July, NHS England made the announcement that it would replace the Tavistock Center's gender identity program with regional hubs. Picture: Guy Smallman via Getty ImagesSenior gender identi… Read More
2022-11-06 18:46
A deep-water fish known as a lanternfish gets its name from its capacity to emit light. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute / Steven HaddockMore than 90% of the water in our o… Read More
2022-11-06 18:35
According to a new UN assessment, the past eight years have been the eight warmest on record, showing the world is really facing a climate disaster. It stated that the 1.5C goal for global w… Read More
2022-11-05 13:18
Archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania discovered intricate rock carvings in Nineveh, an ancient city.Nineveh was an ancient Upper Mesopotamian Assyrian city located on the outsk… Read More
2022-11-05 11:21
A curious Devils Hole pupfish raised in captivity at Nevada's Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility. The facility keeps a pupfish refuge population as a backup to the wild population, which… Read More
2022-11-04 11:18
A new study finds that the microbial ecosystem in the guts of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitats, such as the one shown here, differs from the g… Read More
2022-11-04 11:05
Banded Killifish, eastern (top) and western (bottom). In its native range, the Eastern subspecies may be edging out the Western fish. According to a new University of Illinois review… Read More
2022-11-03 18:24
The discovery, based on more than 1,000 earthquakes, suggests that the planet is not geologically dead.In this 2018 image taken by the Mars Express orbiter, a relatively young fracture… Read More
2022-11-02 19:56
The tale of the boy king, whose tomb was discovered in 1922, is not yet complete.Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egypt's King Tutankhamun one hundred years a… Read More
2022-11-02 19:27
Malaria could become a much bigger problem in African cities if the mosquito population continues to grow.Anopheles stephensi is an invasive mosquito in Africa that threatens to cause malari… Read More
2022-11-02 19:14
Year-round daylight saving time could save the lives of tens of thousands of deer and dozens of people.People pay a high price for the end of daylight saving time.Turning back the clocks aft… Read More
2022-11-01 19:37
Earlier this year malaria outbreak in Ethiopia was linked to an invasive species of mosquito that can survive the dry season, complicating efforts to keep the insects at bay.Anopheles stephe… Read More
2022-11-01 16:12
The extra-long middle fingers of the animals most likely reach all the way to the back of the throat.Under ideal conditions, aye-ayes aren't the most photogenic of creatures. But, caught in… Read More
2022-11-01 12:41
A drawing of Otus bikegila. Photographer: Marco CorreiaA new owl species have been described from Prncipe Island in Central Africa, which is part of the Democratic Republic of So Tomé… Read More
2022-11-01 12:21
A database of photos taken between 1886 and 2019 reveals that the size of rhinoceros horns has gradually decreased in five species, most likely due to poaching.Rhinoceros horns appear to hav… Read More
2022-11-01 10:15
The majority of CO2 produced by humans is present in high concentrations in the atmosphere. Turbines could direct it to the ground for disposal.Wind turbines like this one near a power plant… Read More
2022-11-01 09:54
The importance of insect-induced static electricity in the atmosphere may go unnoticed.A simulation based on honeybee data suggests that large locust swarms, such as the one shown here, coul… Read More
2022-10-30 17:43
A groundbreaking new research project has analyzed the evolution of the placental mammal skull using 3D scans of 322 specimens housed in more than 20 international museum collections, and ba… Read More
2022-10-29 11:45
The microbial world influences almost every aspect of our lives. Microbes live in diverse communities made up of multiple species that work together and impact each other, whether they are i… Read More
2022-10-29 11:32
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Northwestern Medicine researchers used a novel high-throughput approa… Read More
2022-10-29 11:28
A study published in PLOS ONE documents the periodic disappearance (and reappearance) of white-lipped peccaries in nine South and Central American countries. According to the authors, the po… Read More
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