Researchers have identified a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, named Colobus congoensis, locally known as the Likweli monkey. The discovery, the result of investigations spanning more than a…
An international team of researchers has announced the discovery of seven new species of frogs in the genus Rhombophryne in Madagascar, revealing previously unknown diversity among these amphibians. The research, which spanned more…
A new study has revealed the complex biological history preserved in traces of DNA found on the Shroud of Turin. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the research used advanced genetic sequencing techniques…
Researchers at Iowa State University identified a protein and a signaling pathway that may be crucial for overcoming the blockage in blood cell development in leukemia cases. The study, published in the journal…
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have discovered that Chaoborus edulis larvae, found in Lake Malawi, possess adaptations that allow them to dive to depths of more than 400 meters, challenging…
A recent study led by the University at Buffalo revealed that brown snakes, an invasive species in Guam, possess greater genetic variation than previously thought, which may explain their success in colonizing the…
A genetic analysis of a pangolin specimen collected nearly 190 years ago in the United Kingdom has confirmed the existence of a new species, Manis aurita. The discovery, published in the journal Communications…
A rare prehistoric cave dating back approximately 300,000 years is being excavated near Fureidis, south of Haifa, Israel. Sealed for hundreds of thousands of years, the site offers researchers an unusual opportunity to…
Three gold necklaces estimated to be around 3,000 years old have been discovered in the Prahova region of Romania by a man using a metal detector in a remote area near the village…
A Neanderthal tooth discovered in Siberia has revealed what may be the oldest known evidence of deliberate dental surgery. Researchers identified a deep hole intentionally made in a molar dating back around 60,000…