Tag: Research

A tiny desert moss called Syntrichia caninervis has shown incredible resilience against extreme conditions like freezing temperatures, dehydration, and high levels of radiation, according to a recent study. This moss, found in harsh environments...

A recent study published in the journal Current Biology revealed a fascinating behavior exhibited by Florida carpenter ants. These territorial insects engage in violent combat with ants from rival colonies, often resulting in leg...

In 1909, Lulu Hunt Peters, a female medical pioneer, introduced the concept of calorie counting to the world. She was one of the first women to earn a medical degree and intern at a...

A breakthrough in robotics technology has been achieved by scientists at Tokyo University in Japan. They have successfully attached engineered living skin tissue to robots, giving them the ability to smile and appear more...

Rapamycin, a drug commonly used to treat transplant patients, has shown potential anti-aging effects in some animals. Matt Kaeberlein, a biologist who founded the Dog Aging Project, decided to try rapamycin when he was...

Researchers have recently made an incredible discovery at a fossil site in Morocco that has been dubbed the “Pompeii of trilobites.” Trilobites, which are marine arthropods that lived millions of years ago, are known...

Antarctic marine worms have a unique survival strategy in the extreme cold waters of the Antarctic. These worms have a symbiotic relationship with specialized bacteria that help them produce antifreeze proteins, allowing them to...

During the height of the U.S. whaling industry in the mid-19th century, sailors heavily relied on wind to propel their ships as they hunted whales for oil. With limited instrumental data available, sailors recorded...

Decades ago, the University of Michigan Library proudly held a letter believed to be written by the renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei. This letter, which contained sketches of Jupiter's moons, was acquired by the...

We were touched by the stories of children dealing with long Covid, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this condition. While doctors are still debating the causes of long Covid, there...