From the laying out of the body plan to the organization and functioning of our nervous system, cells rule gene expression and make us who and what we are.
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From crocodiles to birds, certain animals managed to survive some of the worst extinction events in world history.
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CRISPR study helps answer a question that has long puzzled scientists.
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Letting nature’s expert engineers lead the way.
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New research suggests they may be in the connections between your brain cells.
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The length of a day oscillates slightly every six years. This was a surprising discovery made last decade. We might now know why.
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There is strong evidence that invertebrates are sentient beings.
A recent study is the first to fabricate electronic components from endogenous molecules.
A healthy lifestyle even protects those who are genetically predisposed to depression.
A new tuna robot leads the way to more agile underwater robots and drones.
Humanity is poised to pass the 8 billion milestone mid-November, but population growth is actually slowing down.
This is especially true for three key groups.
Particles are everywhere, including particles from space that stream through the human body. Here’s how they prove Einstein’s relativity.
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Sometimes called “the new gold,” sand is the second most exploited natural resource in the world after fresh water.
Yet another ocean monster has been discovered.