A study reveals that transposable elements, once thought to be parasitic, are crucial for early human development. Researchers from Sinai Health have shown that these genomic segments, known as "selfish…
A recent analysis of lunar surface features has challenged long-standing assumptions about the moon's geological dormancy. Findings indicate that small ridges on the far side of the moon may have…
A recent analysis of lunar surface features has challenged long-standing assumptions about the moon's geological dormancy. Findings indicate that small ridges on the far side of the moon may have…
NASA's Voyager 2 recent images has reignited interest in Miranda, one of Uranus' smaller moons. A new research suggests Miranda may have once had an ocean beneath its icy surface.…
A recent study has suggested that bio-based fibres, often marketed as environmentally friendly replacements for plastics, may pose greater ecological threats than previously assumed. Conducted by the University of Plymouth…
Chimpanzees have shown improved performance on challenging computer-based tasks when observed by humans, a study published in iScience on November 8 reveals. Conducted at Kyoto University, the research observed chimpanzees…
A preserved fossil bird from the Mesozoic Era is providing unprecedented insights into the evolution of avian intelligence. Discovered in Brazil and identified as Navaornis hestiae, this 80-million-year-old bird fossil…
Research led by the University of Tartu has revealed a potential link between industrial air pollution and localised snowfall. Observations using both satellite and ground-based radar indicate that industrial facilities…
For years, scientists have sought methods to predict solar flares, the intense energy bursts from the Sun capable of disrupting technology and posing risks to astronauts. Using NASA's Solar Dynamics…
Mountain lions in Greater Los Angeles are becoming increasingly nocturnal as a response to human recreational activities, according to a study published on November 15 in the Biological Conservation journal.…