The vital role of muscle in successful aging
Matthew Lees, McMaster University We’d all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying the time we have while we’re here and living healthier? Over the past century, human…
Researchers uncover potential new ancient human species
A researcher from the University of Hawaiʻi may have identified a new human species, Homo juluensis, potentially linked to enigmatic groups like the Denisovans—ancient human relatives whose stories remain partially untold. Professor Christopher…
Clues about how dinosaurs dominated the Earth.
Faeces, vomit and fossilised food from inside stomachs have provided new clues into how dinosaurs rose to dominate Earth, a new study revealed on Wednesday. Scientists have discovered plenty about dinosaurs — particularly…
Role of iron sulfides in the origin of life in hot springs
An international team of scientists recently published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides in the formation of life in early Earth’s terrestrial hot springs. According to the researchers, the sulfides…
Robot that jumps like a cat to explore asteroids
Chinese researchers have created an AI-driven robot capable of jumping across the uneven, low-gravity terrain of asteroids, offering a groundbreaking approach to exploring small celestial bodies. Inspired by a cat’s natural ability to…
New pterosaur species discovered in Japan
Pterosaurs were highly successful flying reptiles—often mistakenly classified as dinosaurs—that thrived between 210 and 65 million years ago. As the first vertebrates to achieve powered flight, they predated the emergence of birds and…
Ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring.
Ateam of researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new and improved wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring. Their work marks a major milestone, as…
The Ryugu asteroid sample was colonized by terrestrial life
Panspermia is the hypothesis suggesting that life can endure and spread between planetary bodies, offering an alternative pathway for the emergence of life on planets within a solar system. The discovery of extraterrestrial…
World’s Largest Worm Lizard
Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi inhabited what is now Africa during the Eocene epoch, approximately 47 million years ago. This newly identified species is part of the Trogonophidae family, a group of small, limbless, carnivorous, lizard-like…
There was Hot Water on Mars
In their early history, Earth and Mars were strikingly similar. Around four billion years ago, both planets boasted vast, warm seas. However, while Earth managed to preserve its oceans, Mars saw its waters…