Monarch Butterflies' Spectacular Migration Is at Risk – an Ambitious New Plan Aims To Help Save It

Medicine & Technology Sep 21, 2020

Human activities have an outsized impact on monarchs’ ability to migrate yearly to these specific sites. Development, agriculture and logging have reduced monarch habitat. Climate change, drought and pesticide use also reduce the number of butterflies that complete the journey.

Human Cells Look Younger Than Chimp's Despite Sharing 99% of Genetic Code

Sep 20, 2020

A new study suggests that there could be a primitive explanation for human cells to age longer than chimpanzees which share 99% genetic code with humans.

Chemical Used as Defense Against Pests, Used by Moths to Lay Eggs

Sep 11, 2020

Isothiocyanates, produced by cruciferous plants as a defense against pests, are also key in telling diamondback moths where to lay their eggs.

New Study Reveals Real Size of Megalodon Shark

Sep 04, 2020

Researchers said the dorsal fin of megalodon shark is as big as an adult human at 6ft tall.

Ancient Gene Family Allows Algae to Synthesize Antifreeze

Aug 20, 2020

Researchers have demonstrated two species of single-celled green algae that can synthesize is its antifreeze thanks to an ancient gene family.

Some Bacteria Have Incomplete Ribosomes, a New Study Reports

Aug 13, 2020

A team of Russian scientists determines which proteins can be safely lost in the ribosome, a macromolecular machine found within all living cells.

Rare Rainbow Snake Spotted For the First Time in 50 Years in a Florida Forest

Feb 26, 2020

The rare rainbow snake was spotted by a hiker.

Scientists Point which Part of the Brain is Responsible for Parental Behaviors in Frogs

Jul 26, 2019

Evolution appears to have varying effects on the neural wiring for parenthood in animals.

Genes That Have Resistance To Last Resort Antibiotics Spreads Further Than Prediction

Jun 16, 2017

A gene that was found to induce resistance to the last resort antibiotics in farm animals last year has spread further than anticipated.

The 3 Oldest Living Things On Earth

Jun 14, 2017

These three living things are recorded as the oldest living things on Earth, find out the details and their secret of longevity.

ALMA Finds Biological Basis Of Life In A Group Of Infant Sun-Like Stars

Jun 14, 2017

Using the ALMA, two teams of astronomers were able to discover the biological basis of life in a group of sun-like stars. The astronomers believed that the group of stars may soon reveal how life existed on Earth.

Genetic Study Finds African Elephants Have Two Different Ancestor, Two Different Species

Jun 07, 2017

A genetic study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has shaken up the elephant family tree.

Smithsonian Scientists Release Limosa Frogs With Mini Radio Transmitter into Wilderness in Panama

Jun 02, 2017

The ninety frogs were bred in human care and released into the Panamanian wilderness, as part of the first trial to study the transition of frogs from human care into the wild.

Bringing Back Extinct Animals To Life Will Lead To The Extinction Of Endangered Species

May 23, 2017

The question of de-extinction of the extinct animals have been a controversial subject between the scientists for years, and the recent report shows that the de-extinction will lead to more losses than gain.

Cottontail Rabbit in South America Has Many Different Species, Researchers Claim

May 17, 2017

A Portland State University biology professor Luis Ruedas found out that South American cottontail rabbit, which has been existing for centuries in the continent, is different than other cottontail rabbits.