About four billion years ago, on a young Earth battered by asteroids and wrapped in a toxic atmosphere, something extraordinary happened: chemistry turned into biology. We still do not know exactly how that transition unfolded, and that uncertainty haunts and energizes modern science in equal measure. Over the last few years, though, a wave ...
Orange cats have been mesmerizing humans for generations with their vibrant, fiery coats and huge, friendly personalities. From Garfield’s laid-back shenanigans to the suaveness of Morris, these orange kitties have made themselves a niche in popular culture. But have you ever wondered what makes them so unique? Scientists have finally cracked the mystery. It turns ...
Scientists have finally uncovered the molecular mechanism that gives green bush crickets their distinctive foliage-like color. A newly identified protein, dibilinoxanthinin (DBXN), binds two distinct pigments—a blue bilin and a yellow lutein—to create the insect’s emerald-green hue. This discovery sheds light on how bush crickets achieve their remarkable camouflage, helping them blend seamlessly into their ...
