500 Million-Year-Old Paleonursery Containing Thousands of Baby Creatures Discovered
It is well known that our early years can shape much of our adult life for the better or for the worse. Among us, those…
Biology
Atlanta Woman Wakes Up to Find a Large Exotic Cat in her Bed
For cat lovers, the prospect of waking up to find a masterpiece in your bed can be very welcome. However, this may change if the…
New Beetle is First Insect Discovered from 230-Million-Year Old Fossilized Poop
When we think of Jurassic Park, the first things that come to mind are John Hammond’s amber stuff and the valuable “dino DNA” that comes…
Mushroom Growing Out of an Ancient Ant’s Butthole is New Fungal Species
Mycology is an interesting branch of science, exploring the secret lives of fungi, the beauty of which is often as follows and slightly celebrated. A…
Mouse Considered Extinct for over a Century is Alive and well in Australia
Much of the continent is in the middle of a mouse plague of epic proportions, but a lazy Australian scientist is delighted to be alive.…
Synthetic Biologists Developed an Approach to Designing Synthetic Biology Circuits
Synthetic biology allows cells to be programmed to perform novel functions, such as emitting fluorescent light when they detect a specific chemical. Typically, this is…
A New Strategy for Microorganisms Produces Natural Products
Natural products are produced by microorganisms, such as disease-causing virulence factors or defense substances against predators and competitors. Dr. Robin Teufel and first author Ying…
Carl Sagan’s Secret Essay on why he Enjoyed Using Marijuana
Beyond his scientific work, Carl Sagan is best known for his books and documentaries that explore the place of the universe and humanity in poetry.…
3,000-Year-Old Remains to Show the Oldest Known Shark Attack Victim Met a Grisly End
The remains of a man who suffered horrific consequences in the jaws of a shark have been discovered at the Susuko site near Japan’s Seto…
Catastrophic Comet Strike Likely Sparked Dawn of Civilization, Say Researchers
Why civilization? What is the reason for creating human society? Could it have been different? According to a new study published in the journal Earth-Science…
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