Category: Biology

In the realm of sexual health, some questions have long gone unanswered—not because they lack importance, but because they’ve lived in the shadow of discomfort, stigma, and silence. A new…

For the first time, scientists are seeing what was once invisible. Inside the human body, deep within every cell, there lies a microscopic gatekeeper—an enzyme called ADAM17—responsible for releasing chemical…

Ten thousand years is a long time to miss someone. But in the ancient forests of South America, the absence of one creature still echoes in the shape of leaves,…

In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Pollentia on the sun-drenched island of Mallorca, Spain, a cesspit has told a story that no scroll or silver platter ever…

In the dusty undergrowth of the Israeli countryside, just beneath our notice, a tiny drama unfolds—one of instinct, chemistry, and coordination so refined it might be mistaken for thought. A…

Beneath the surface of one of nature’s most pristine materials—a diamond—scientists have triggered a quiet revolution. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester have…

Deep beneath the frostbitten soil of northern Siberia, two tiny bodies lay entombed in ice for more than 14,000 years. When they were finally unearthed—one in 2011, the other in…

Long before the first dinosaurs thundered across ancient Earth, and long before vibrant coral reefs cradled life in tropical oceans, a very different kind of marine world existed. More than…

Roughly 252 million years ago, Earth was on fire. Oceans turned toxic. The atmosphere choked with carbon. More than 80% of marine life and over half of all land-dwelling creatures…

The enamel that forms the outer layer of our teeth might seem like an unlikely place to find clues about evolution. But it tells us more than you’d think about…

They came for the leftovers—and stayed for civilization. In the humid river valleys of South China, long before recorded history, wild boars wandered into early human settlements. They were drawn…

In the age-old story of evolution, reptiles wear their history on their skin. From the sleek scales of snakes to the iridescent feathers of birds, these appendages hold clues to…

In the mysterious, microscopic world of cellular chemistry, some molecules wear more than one hat. Among them is itaconate, a molecule that has long been recognized for its defensive role…

In the intricate world of cellular processes, DNA repair is a crucial mechanism that keeps the genetic blueprint intact. When DNA breaks inside a cell, it can set off a…

The pursuit of better nutrition through plant-based foods has reached a significant milestone, thanks to research conducted by food scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their groundbreaking study on…

The story of how paleontologists uncovered ancient evidence of butterflies and moths from nearly 236 million years ago reads like something straight out of a scientific adventure novel. But this…

A groundbreaking discovery by an international team of researchers from Japan, China, and Brazil has added an exciting chapter to the field of paleontology: the identification of a new pterosaur…

Fish—whether wild-caught or farmed—have long been overlooked in discussions about animal welfare. While significant advancements have been made in improving the treatment of land animals, much of the research into…

In a quiet stretch of the Yangtze River, ripples broke the surface as two sleek, dark shapes glided into the current and vanished beneath the murky waters. For many, it…

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic taught the world the meaning of “viral transmission,” “mask mandate,” and “quarantine,” a silent epidemic was already brewing—one not among humans, but among our closest…