Algal bloom triggered by sewage discharges could be causing in dolphins the same form of…
Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei. They have been surprised by a mix of human-like and gorilla-like traits in the fingers.
In the journal Nature,…
Scientists have discovered special life forms thriving under Arctic sea ice. Until now, their presence in these dark and frigid conditions wasn’t thought possible, and the findings could have global implications for the climate.
Nitrogen gas…
Mushrooms are an incredibly versatile product used for many purposes all over the world. We may use them on our steaks and in our stir fry, but they hold promising potential for the future of sustainable technology.
Published in PLOS One, a new…
Excavations in Egypt’s Western Desert, far from any current oceans, unearthed detailed marine predator fossils that are helping scientists retell the origin story of crocodiles.
Egyptian paleontologists could look 80 million years into the past…
When a Guinea baboon gets hold of meat, who eats next isn’t luck, it’s loyalty. After nearly 10 years observing wild Guinea baboons in Senegal, researchers uncovered a hidden rule behind every meal.
Published in a recent study in iScience,…
There’s no shortage of online wellness movements that promise to improve your health. But a new one has recently popped up that focuses on your gut. It’s called “fibermaxxing.” And the idea is simple: Eat more fiber to improve your…
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a genetically engineered pig kidney from a 67-year-old New Hampshire man after a period of decreasing kidney function, the hospital confirmed to WIRED in a statement. The organ functioned…
