Credit: PexelsThe mystery of how living organism originated from non-living matter is still one of the most profound puzzles in science. Despite various theories, a definitive explanation remains elusive, which is not surprising given that these events took place three to four billion years ago in vastly different conditions on Earth.Justifying hypotheses with experimental...
An artist's impression of Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a new species closely related to T. rexSergey KrasovskiyFor sophisticated 10-year-olds looking to stand out, they now have a fresh dinosaur name to flaunt as their favorite – Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis. This recently identified species seems to be less evolved than its well-known relative, but it's equally large and intimidating.It's understandable...
The research indicates a new perspective on intra-person fingerprints. Credit: Unsplash.Fingerprint analysis, a cornerstone in forensic and security contexts, has long relied on fingerprint patterns' perceived uniqueness and permanence. However, groundbreaking research from Columbia University introduces a paradigm shift, challenging the conventional understanding of intra-person fingerprint distinctiveness.Challenging Conventional WisdomThe uniqueness of fingerprints, considered...
Formica wood ant. Credit: PixaobayLocking together beneficial traits, supergenes confer significant evolutionary advantages. However, this association comes with potential costs, as it becomes exceedingly challenging to eliminate detrimental mutations.Traditionally, it has been believed that sexual reproduction evolved as a means for organisms to mix or recombine different alleles (gene variations) in the next generation, creating...
Credit: Lamp Soul Studio/Getty ImagesA 3D-printed catheter creates a miniature obstacle course to thwart microbes, addressing widespread infections in hospital settings.Over 100 million people globally need a urinary catheter annually, which is crucial post-surgery. Yet, around one quarter in developing nations and about an eighth in the U.S. who use them may experience catheter-associated urinary...
A new study has offered challenging new insights into evolution and could revolutionize our approach to multiple real-world issues. Credit:Unsplash.Recent research challenges the notion that evolution is unpredictable, shedding light on how a genome's past influences its future trajectory. With implications ranging from synthetic biology to medicine and environmental science, this discovery offers new possibilities...
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA/IEEECredit: IEEE SpectrumOver a long period of evolution, vines honed the skill of finding light and growing toward it, ensuring their access to the sunlight needed for survival. Recently, scientists made a crawler robot inspired by vines capable of mimicking this behavior by moving toward light and heat sources. This...
Trees aren't just awkward sleeping spots for these bashful bears. Credit: PixabayResearchers have found that giant pandas, traditionally believed to be solitary and antisocial creatures, actually engage in a surprisingly active social life, resembling the way individuals share updates on Facebook. This discovery provides a new perspective on the social behavior of these...
Credit: PixaobayA group of environmental scientists from Hubei University, China, along with a researcher from the University of Iceland, discovered that blind spiders residing in deep caves in China can still detect and respond to light. Their study, published in Science Advances, involved testing two groups of spiders living in cave systems in southwestern...
Credit: DepositphotosResearchers in the United Kingdom are currently testing the first male contraceptive pill. This raises the question of whether men are willing to actively participate or if they prefer women to continue shouldering the entire burden of deciding when and whether to reproduce.Historically, women have borne the predominant burden of preventing pregnancy, often...
