Course uses cat research to teach science
Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis What prompted the idea for the course? I’m an evolutionary biologist who has spent my career studying the evolution of small lizards…
Ancient Persian gold coins found in Turkey
A team of archaeologists from the University of Michigan has made a significant discovery in Notion, an ancient Greek city located in western Turkey. The group found a small pot containing gold coins,…
Shape-shifting robot: Future of Space Exploration
Engineers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a new generation of shape-shifting robots that could transform the fields of space exploration and disaster relief. Taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of…
Food and exercise can treat depression
Adrienne O’Neil, Deakin University and Sophie Mahoney, Deakin University Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression. At the same time, few Australians meet recommended dietary or physical activity guidelines. What has one got…
Scientists pin down the origins of the moon’s atmosphere
Jennifer Chu | MIT News While the moon lacks any breathable air, it does host a barely-there atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have observed a very thin layer of atoms bouncing over the moon’s surface….
Giant pangolin rediscovered in Senegal
Marine Drouilly, University of Cape Town In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from the NGO Panthera…
Fossil of 500 million-year-old larva found with preserved brain
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unearthed a 500 million-year-old larva fossil, remarkably preserved to reveal significant details about the evolution of arthropods. This extraordinary find, a species now known as Youti yuanshi,…
The impact of vegan and omnivorous diets on ageing
A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine has shed light on the potential benefits of a vegan diet on biological aging. The research, which involved 21 pairs of…
A wood that could revolutionize carbon storage
In many gardens, the tree known as the tulip tree, belonging to the genus Liriodendron, stands out for its beautiful flowers and foliage. However, researchers have recently discovered an intriguing secret about the…
Mucus-based bioink for printing and growing lung tissue
It’s so sad to think that lung diseases are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide every year. Despite the amazing advances in medicine that we’ve seen, treatment options remain limited and animal models…