biology
DNA molecules are highly programmable.
Science has been male-biased far too long.
Researchers figure out the function of mysterious heart structures first described by da Vinci.
New research reveals that because of an optical illusion, we’ve been viewing sperm incorrectly for nearly 350 years.
Are there innate differences between female and male brains?
President Vladimir Putin announces approval of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine but scientists warn it may be unsafe.
Certain water beetles can escape from frogs after being consumed.
A new study on brain differences between sexes sparks a persistent question.
Big brains come at a big cost, however.
In one of the ocean’s most lifeless places, scientists discover and resuscitate ancient organisms.
While this has been a popular debate, the evidence suggests there isn’t a strong link between pornography use and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Researchers find an unusual property of a bacteria that can breathe in metal.
If Arctic ice continues to melt at its projected rate, the bears will go extinct due to starvation by the end of the century according to a first-ever projected timeline.
No, its not just to keep you warm with hair you don’t have.
The information could influence future treatments.
A study uses sugar water experiments to show that hummingbirds can see colors invisible to us.
The 2020 study successfully removed memories associated with morphine from the brains of mice with very promising results.
A new study suggests that an old tuberculosis vaccine may reduce the severity of coronavirus cases.
Hollywood has created an idea of aliens that doesn’t match the science.
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Scientists uncovered the secrets of what drove some of the world’s last remaining woolly mammoths to extinction.
Human brains evolved for creativity. We just have to learn how to access it.
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Exploring how a small change in your DNA sequence can make you a natural blonde.
The takeaway: limit sugar and dairy if you want better skin.
Living like a genius and finding ways to “optimize” sleep is not necessarily good for your health. Here’s why.
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Weight gain is a side effect of antidepressants, adding another layer of problems.
A team of scientists in Basel believes this will open up new lines of research.
The politicalization of mask-wearing doesn’t help stop the spread of infections.
Batrachopus grandis, an ancient crocodylomorph, may have chased down land prey on its own two feet.
A new study finds surprising evidence of the self-domestication of urban foxes.