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New research reveals how our senses intersect to shape our social behavior, using mouse maternal instincts as a model. Imagine attending a dinner party without being able to smell the food or

A groundbreaking study by Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University has challenged the long-held assumption that the ancient Rujm el-Hiri site in the Golan Heights was an astronomical observatory. Using advanced geophysical

A 517-Million-Year-Old Predator-Prey DynamicImagine a world where predators and prey are constantly adapting and evolving in response to each other. This dynamic, known as an evolutionary “arms race,” has been observed in

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unearthed 1.5 million-year-old footprints in Kenya that reveal the unexpected coexistence of two human ancestor species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei. This finding provides a fascinating

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unearthed 1.5 million-year-old footprints in Kenya that reveal the unexpected coexistence of two human ancestor species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei. This finding provides a fascinating

A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has made a significant breakthrough in understanding depression. The study reveals that specific brain circuits, when stimulated, can reverse

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the La Brea Tar Pits have identified a previously unknown species of juniper in Southern California, shedding light on a 47,000-year-old mystery. The finding, published in

Iceland, a country renowned for its rich literary heritage, has been yielding its secrets to PhD research fellow Tom Lorenz. Delving into the nation’s medieval past, Lorenz has uncovered forgotten Latin texts

A recent study by researchers at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona has uncovered alarming levels of microplastics in tea bags made from nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose. The study found that billions of

A recent study by researchers at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona has uncovered alarming levels of microplastics in tea bags made from nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose. The study found that billions of

For centuries, humans have been fascinated by the incredible migratory journeys of birds, but a new study reveals that bats are also masters of long-distance travel. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute

Overcoming Traditional Fabrication ChallengesDiamonds are renowned for their exceptional properties, including unparalleled thermal conductivity, high carrier mobility, and optical transparency. However, their inert nature and rigid crystal structure pose significant challenges in

Mosasaurs, the iconic extinct marine lizards, continue to fascinate and surprise us. Recent research, based on new technologies and fossil discoveries, has shed light on their evolution, feeding habits, and phylogenetic relationships,

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Methods has introduced a novel proteomics technique, known as the peptide-centric local stability assay (PELSA), which enables the simultaneous identification of ligand-binding proteins and their binding

In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists have unearthed a 555-million-year-old fossil in South Australia, which has confirmed the Precambrian origins of Ecdysozoans, a superphylum of molting animals that includes insects, crustaceans, and nematodes.

A recent study published in the journal Behaviour has sounded the alarm on the precarious state of little penguins on Granite Island, located off the coast of South Australia. The research, conducted

In a groundbreaking discovery, paleontologists at the University of Leicester have unveiled a comprehensive family tree of Pterodactylus, a 150-million-year-old pterosaur. Using UV light to reveal previously unseen details, the researchers have

String figures, a timeless tradition found across the globe, may hold the key to understanding our shared cultural heritage. A recent study by researchers from the University of Helsinki and other institutions