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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
Work begins to create artificial human DNA from scratch
Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.
Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
200 million year-old flying reptile species found
The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.
Chimps develop fashion trend by shoving grass in their ears — and in their butts
Chimpanzees are running around with grass in their ears and butts at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia. This is the second time a bizarre fad-like behavior has gripped the...
Scientists discover Burmese pythons have never-before-seen cells that help them digest entire skeletons
Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey.
'Alpha male' primates are rare, with females about as likely to dominate the opposite sex, study finds
Researchers have found that clear-cut male dominance is rare in primates, with both sexes capable of reigning supreme depending on the circumstances.
This expert works out for a living — here are their 3 top picks for portable exercise equipment
Small enough to fit into your carry-on luggage, these three pieces of workout kit will keep you fit everywhere you go and our recommendations are based on science.
Scientist's cat helps discover a rare virus — yet again
Pepper the cat, whose owner works at the University of Florida, gathered a specimen containing a never-before-seen virus for the second time.
Last chance! The Canon EOS R8 is still cheapest at Walmart — just in time for the Perseids and late summer wildlife
The Canon EOS R8 is one of our favorite cameras for astrophotography, and you can get it at Walmart for under $1,350 before Prime Day ends.
New AI tool models protein dynamics, aiding drug discovery and protein research
A major scientific advance in protein modeling developed by Microsoft Research AI for Science, has been published in Science. The study introduces BioEmu, a generative deep learning system that emulates...
Four fungi related to species that hijack brains of insects discovered in Thailand
The cordyceps species in "The Last of Us," Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is real and does exactly what the show purports —just not in humans, according to medical experts.
A parasitic worm may help rebuild blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay
Parasitic, egg-eating worms might sound like the stuff of nightmares, but they're simply a fact of life for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay.
Indian Ocean fisheries play outsized role in nutritional security
A new study by an international team of researchers has revealed the huge role Indian Ocean fisheries play in feeding the world and supporting nutritional security.
Plant phototropism regulated by acetylation–phosphorylation cross-talk, study finds
Plant phototropism—directional growth in response to light—serves as a key adaptive mechanism, optimizing photosynthesis and development. Central to this process is phototropin 1 (phot1), a primary blue light photoreceptor that...
Whitefish decline a 'big' problem in Great Lakes, biologist says
The story of Great Lakes whitefish is not a happy one, state fish biologist Stephen Lenart warned on July 10, but it needs to be told as their numbers decline.
Artificial sweeteners leave bitter aftertaste for the environment
New research has found increasing levels of artificial sweeteners in wastewater treatment plants, with downstream impacts on the environment.
How the genome defends itself against internal enemies
An international research team has deciphered a mechanism of the evolutionary arms race in human cells. The findings provide insights into how mobile elements in DNA hijack cellular functions—and how...
Some sharks in the north Atlantic may delay their fall migrations south
Certain migratory species of sharks may remain swimming and feeding in Atlantic Ocean waters in areas of the northeast coast for longer periods of time later into fall before they...
Sled dog genetic history sheds light on human migration patterns into Greenland
The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise that the migration patterns of these dogs...
These sea spiders use the bacteria on their bodies to turn methane into food
Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert methane. Scientists say the finding gives them a deeper understanding...
These bird moms lay their eggs in other species' nest, and never come back for them
When a female cowbird is ready to have a baby, she’ll stake out another bird’s nest, wait until the coast is clear, then slip in, stealthily lay her egg and...
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
The man was released from hospital with minor injuries. The bear was protecting its young and won't be destroyed, the Conservation Officer Service says.
10-metre member of 'mysterious' shark species spotted off P.E.I.'s North Shore
One of the world's second-largest species of fish was spotted off the coast of P.E.I. by a group of people returning from a deep-sea fishing trip on July 3.
Orcas off B.C. coast face 'high probability of extinction' if conditions don't change: report
There is an "urgent need for more robust actions" to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, says the report released by the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast Conservation...
Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress
The letter warns that the proposed FY2026 budget would halt dozens of missions, gut future programs and threaten U.S. leadership in space science.
SeaWorld veterinarians euthanize orca that had lung disease
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- SeaWorld euthanized one of the entertainment company's last killer whales to come from the wild, marking the third orca...
Science Says: DNA test results may not change health habits
NEW YORK (AP) -- If you learned your DNA made you more susceptible to getting a disease, wouldn't you work to stay healthy?...