Researchers can engineer cells to express new genes and produce specific proteins, giving the cells new parts to work with. But, it’s much harder to… Read More »Researchers develop tool to orchestrate protein movement within cells
After decades of puzzling researchers, a 280-million-year-old fossil known as Tridentinosaurus antiquus has been revealed, in part, to be a forgery, casting doubt on its… Read More »280-million-year-old fossil revealed as partly forged, raising questions about early reptile evolution
Creating a quantum computer powerful enough to tackle problems we cannot solve with current computers remains a big challenge for quantum physicists. A well-functioning quantum… Read More »Study proposes two-laser control scheme for enhancing quantum simulator power
A trio of natural scientists hailing from Macquarie University, alongside an evolutionary specialist from the University of New South Wales, Australia, have unearthed intriguing revelations… Read More »Adaptive processes drive imperfect mimicry in spiders and insects
Utilizing ground-based telescopes, an international consortium of astronomers has observed a binary system, dubbed J0526+5934, containing at least one white dwarf. This intriguing discovery, reported… Read More »New study redefines J0526+5934 as ultra-short period WD binary with massive hidden partner
In the dynamic landscape of microscopy, recent advancements in both hardware and algorithms have propelled our capacity to delve into the microscopic wonders of life.… Read More »High-speed modulation structured illumination microscopy for enhanced 3D imaging
New revelations from the depths of space have shaken the foundations of our understanding of galaxy formation and dark matter, thanks to groundbreaking observations of… Read More »Massive galaxy observed 11.5 billion years ago challenges galaxy formation models
The Oort Cloud is a fascinating and mysterious region of our solar system, situated far beyond the orbit of Neptune, extending to the fringes of… Read More »What is the Oort Cloud?
The distinction between a planet and a dwarf planet is a topic that has garnered significant attention and debate within the field of astronomy, particularly… Read More »What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?
Stars are celestial bodies that emit light and heat, providing the energy that sustains life and drives the processes occurring throughout the universe. At the… Read More »How do stars produce energy?
Modern populations of fallow deer possess hidden cultural histories dating back to the Roman Empire, which should be factored into decisions around their management and… Read More »DNA and archaeology reveal 10,000-year connection between humans and fallow deer
A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from an international collaboration of Earth scientists, evolutionary biologists, and paleontologists: the unearthing of an ancient frog carrying a belly… Read More »100-million-year-old frog fossil found with eggs
Paleontology enthusiasts have unearthed one of the world’s richest and most diverse fossil sites from the Lower Ordovician period (around 470 million years ago). Located… Read More »World’s richest lower ordovician fossil site reveals ancient climate refuge in France
Astronomers from Nanjing University in China, utilizing the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), sheds light on the enigmatic CTB 87 supernova remnant. Published on… Read More »Astronomers detect pulsar within supernova remnant CTB 87
Astronomers at Curtin University in Australia and collaborators worldwide: the identification of a novel supernova remnant (SNR) located approximately 3,300 light years away. Dubbed G321.3-3.9,… Read More »New supernova remnant G321.3-3.9 unveiled with multi-wavelength data
In May 1953, Filipino ornithologist D. S. Rabor collected a single female fruit dove on the forested slopes of an active volcano on the Philippine… Read More »Ancient lineage confirmed for “secret” dove lost for 70 years
A study led by researchers at the Nagoya University Museum in Japan may change how we understand the cultural evolution of Homo sapiens at the… Read More »Stone tool technology suggests nuanced cultural evolution in early humans
A new species of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been announced by scientists from the Natural History Museum, University… Read More »New pterosaur discovered on Isle of Skye
The evolution of bipedalism in fossil humans can be detected using a key feature of the skull—a claim that was previously contested but now has… Read More »Bipedal gait leaves telltale mark on skull, study confirms
In the fossil record, trees typically are preserved with only their trunks. They don’t usually include any leaves to show what their canopies and overall… Read More »350-million-year-old fossil offers new Insights into plant evolution with its bizarre crown shape