Articles for category: Biology & Genetics

Three Boxer dogs posing in a studio setting, showcasing elegance and charm.

How Dogs Are Being Trained to Sniff Out Cancer and COVID

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine walking into a doctor’s office where the first “medical professional” to greet you has four paws, a wagging tail, and a nose that can detect diseases before the most advanced machines. This isn’t science fiction – it’s happening right now in laboratories and hospitals around the world. Dogs are revolutionizing medical diagnosis with their ...

The Animal Hybrids That Exist Naturally in the Wild

The Animal Hybrids That Exist Naturally in the Wild

Jan Otte

Nature has a remarkable way of bending its own rules. While most animals prefer to mate within their own species, occasionally two different species cross paths in unexpected ways. The result? Some of the most extraordinary creatures you’ll ever hear about. These natural hybrids challenge everything you thought you knew about the boundaries between species. ...

The Atacama as a Living Laboratory

Alien or Human? The Atacama Skeleton That Baffled Scientists

Trizzy Orozco

In 2003, a tiny skeleton discovered in Chile’s Atacama Desert sparked one of the most fascinating scientific mysteries of the 21st century. The remains were unlike anything researchers had ever seen – a six-inch humanoid figure with an elongated skull, large eye sockets, and only ten ribs instead of the typical twelve. For over a ...

Red, green, and white abstract pattern.

Can You See More Colors Than Someone Else? The Science of Tetrachromacy

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine waking up one morning and seeing the world burst open with colors you never knew existed. Not just more vivid reds or deeper blues, but entirely new shades—colors your friends can’t even imagine. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but for a rare few, this is their everyday reality. Welcome to ...

Mosquito disease

Why the Deadliest Animal on Earth Is Smaller Than a Paperclip

Annette Uy

Imagine a creature so small it could easily slip through the eye of a needle, yet it holds the title of the deadliest animal on Earth. This is not a mythical beast from ancient lore, but rather an everyday insect that buzzes around us more often than we realize. We’re talking about the mosquito, a ...

mushrooms

Can Mushrooms Change Your Personality? The Long-Term Effects of Psilocybin on the Human Mind

Maria Faith Saligumba

The mystical allure of mushrooms has captivated human imagination for centuries. But beyond their culinary delights and mythical tales lies a fascinating question: Can mushrooms, specifically those containing psilocybin, alter our very essence—our personality? Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, has been the subject of intense scientific scrutiny. Researchers are keen to understand ...

Consciousness Isn't Just in the Brain: New Theories of Mind Extension

Consciousness Isn’t Just in the Brain: New Theories of Mind Extension

Kristina

What if everything you think you know about the location of your own mind is wrong? Most of us grow up assuming the brain is the sole headquarters of thought, awareness, and experience. It’s a tidy idea. It fits in a skull-shaped box. It keeps neuroscience manageable. The trouble is, a growing wave of researchers, ...