As humans, our bodies have incredible regenerative abilities – our wounds heal, broken bones mend and some of our organs can even regrow after injury. But one thing we haven’t quite figured out is how to prevent aging and mortality. That is why the discovery of the multipotent stem cells in the Starlet Sea Anemone ...
In a recent groundbreaking study, a somewhat lesser-known and surprising breed has been granted the title of the world’s smartest dog breed. The research, conducted by the University of Helsinki, puts this breed ahead of other popular choices like the Border Collie and German Shepherd, which usually come to mind when talking about seriously brainy ...
When you return to school after the holidays and exchange stories of your summer adventures, you rarely get to say that you found a rare fossil of a teenage T-Rex. But in the case of these three boys, it’s precisely what they could do! They went on a hike in the Badlands in North Dakota, ...
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are teeny tiny creatures – one of the smallest organisms on earth. Still, despite their miniature size, water bears might provide us with the secret that will enable us to stop aging. Tardigrades Are Nature’s Survival Experts Who Can Survive Almost Anything Tardigrades are among the most indestructible life ...
The Iberian lynx, once critically endangered, is making a remarkable comeback. It is thanks to ancient DNA, generating for genetic diversity, that has allowed the lynx to escape extinction at the last second. This rare wildcat went from having just 25 reproductive females in 2002 to over 400 in 2023. The recovery is a result ...
The ocean is filled with thousands of interesting creatures whose behaviors have intrigued scientists and curious minds around the world for years. One group of these remarkable creatures are octopuses, consisting of over 300 species, known for their intelligence, problem-solving skills, and tragic phenomenon: self-destruction. Many species of these soft-bodied, eight-limbed cephalopods take their own ...
How Kamikaze termites could safely carry their backpacks filled with toxic liquid before they detonate them on demand has baffled scientists for years. But, not anymore! Scientists have finally determined how older termites like the Neocapritermes taracuaI live their lives carrying sacks of poison and what triggers their final act of bravery to protect their ...
Imagine you are taking a walk through rural Madison County, Mississippi, and stumble on a massive tusk that turns out to belong to a Colombian mammoth. This is exactly what happened to Eddie Templeton, an amateur fossil collector, earlier in August. Not only did he discover an almost complete Colombian mammoth tusk, but it is ...
The cowboy style is currently trending in human fashion, but did you know it’s become a trend with a certain sea resident as well? Starting as a fun experiment by an aquarium enthusiast, this new-found fashion of sea urchins wearing hats has been adopted by various aquariums around the world. Although fashionable, this especially designed ...
Around 400 million years ago, Earth’s oceans were dominated by massive sea scorpions. Scorpions, as we know them today, are already pretty terrifying — now imagine them being larger than basketball players! These prehistoric predators, known as eurypterids, were among the largest arthropods to ever exist – let’s get to know these imposing creatures a ...
