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Category: Biology
Scientists Find a Way to Make Invasive “Crazy Ants” Destroy Themselves — Naturally
Across the warm, humid Gulf Coast of the United States—from Florida to Texas—a tiny insect has been quietly waging war…
Extinct Snake Found After 40 Years Turns Out to Be Key to Modern Snake Evolution
Sometimes, the most remarkable discoveries don’t come from unearthing new fossils—but from looking again at the ones we already have.…
Scientists Create AI-Powered Tool That Can Predict Cancer-Causing Protein Changes Before They Happen
Every cell in your body—each a tenth of a millimeter across—is a bustling city of molecules. Proteins build, move, signal,…
Scientists Discover a “Devil-Horned” Bee in Australia—and Its Name Is Lucifer
In the shimmering heat of Western Australia’s Goldfields, among the dry red earth and the tenacious wildflowers that bloom against…
Your Face Has a Neanderthal Story Hidden in Its Genes, Scientists Discover
Every face tells a story. The curve of a cheekbone, the shape of a nose, the line of a jaw—these…
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe, Answered
The universe is the greatest mystery humanity has ever faced—a vast expanse of space, time, matter, and energy that both…
Scientists Uncover Taiwan’s Lost Savannah Beneath the Sea — And It Changes Everything We Knew About the Island
Tens of thousands of years ago, long before modern cities rose from the earth, a completely different Taiwan existed—a land…
Scientists May Have Finally Found a Way to Tell Male and Female Dinosaurs Apart — and It’s Hidden in Their Bones
For over a century, paleontologists have stared into the fossilized faces of dinosaurs, trying to imagine what their lives might…
Scientists Discover 480-Million-Year-Old Parasite Still Attacking Modern Oysters Today
Deep in the ancient rocks of Morocco, long before the first dinosaurs ever roamed the Earth, a quiet drama unfolded…
Scientists Discover How Woodpeckers Survive 400g Impacts Without Brain Damage—And It’s Pure Genius
In the forests of North America, a rhythmic drumming echoes through the trees. To most of us, it’s just another…
Scientists Discover Farm Chemicals Are Quietly Rewiring Animal Behavior—Even at Tiny Doses
Across vast fields of green, farmers rely on plant protection products—fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides—to keep crops healthy and productive. These…
What Is Quantum Memory? A Complete Guide to the Future of Quantum Data Storage
Quantum memory is a revolutionary concept in quantum information science that refers to the ability to store, preserve, and retrieve…
10 Psychology Myths You Probably Believe (and the Science Behind Them)
Psychology is one of the most fascinating fields of science, offering deep insights into how humans think, feel, and behave.…
Chimpanzees and Bonobos Have “Friend Circles” Just Like Humans, Study Reveals
In the dense rainforests of Africa, two of humanity’s closest living relatives—the chimpanzee and the bonobo—live lives far richer and…
T. rex Wasn’t Alone: Stunning Fossil Reveals a Smaller, Faster ‘Tyrant’ Lived Beside It
For more than half a century, paleontologists have wrestled with one of the most tantalizing questions in dinosaur science: was…
Chimpanzees Can Change Their Minds—New Study Reveals Human-Like Rational Thinking in Our Closest Relatives
For centuries, humans have drawn a line between ourselves and the rest of the animal kingdom. We’ve prided ourselves on…
This Mysterious Trapdoor Spider Has Been Hiding Under California’s Beaches for Centuries
Along California’s sweeping coastal dunes, beneath the grains of sun-warmed sand where beachgoers stroll without a second thought, a secret…
Whales Are the Ocean’s Secret Gardeners—And They’re Feeding the Entire Planet
For centuries, whales have captivated human imagination as the gentle giants of the sea. They inspire awe with their immense…
Scientists Discover Why Pumpkins Absorb Toxic Pollutants — and How They Could Help Clean the Earth
Pumpkins, zucchini, and their colorful gourd relatives have long been symbols of harvest and nourishment. Yet beneath their cheerful appearance…
4,000 Years of Tombs Reveal the Hidden Map of China’s Rise and Fall
For thousands of years, the people of China have honored their dead with remarkable care, building elaborate tombs that mirror…
World’s Oldest Mosquito Larva Found in Amber — And It Looks Shockingly Modern
Long before humans walked the Earth and long before even flowering plants dominated the landscape, a drop of resin fell…