weaver birds in Africa have unique building styles
From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The…
MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes
When Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered a new molecule they called microRNA in the…
Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare…
Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you’re one of these three types
If you’ve ever gone to look up a quick fact and just kept browsing from…
Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life
A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules…
Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
Stories define people – they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced…
South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing
A little-noticed change to South Africa’s national health research guidelines, published in May of this…
On cryptocurrency, 63% of US adults not confident it’s safe, reliable
Cryptocurrency markets continue to face challenges. The currency’s value has dropped, lawsuits are mounting and Congress…
Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution – new research
As we continue to change the planet, scientists are worried we might also be altering…
This sci-fi ‘B-movie’ still shapes how we view the threat of AI
October 26, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The…