The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) has captured scientists’ fascination due to its extraordinary longevity, with some individuals living for up to 500 years. As the longest-living vertebrate known to science, these sharks offer a unique window into understanding the biological mechanisms that control aging. Their ability to thrive in the harsh, frigid waters of the […]

Scientists have discovered that climate change is causing longer days by slightly slowing down Earth’s rotation. This effect, although minuscule and measured in milliseconds, is attributed to the melting of glaciers, which redistributes mass from polar ice caps to the equator as meltwater flows into the oceans. This redistribution alters

Crows are incredibly intelligent animals. Scientifically known as the genus Corvus, with many subsidiary species around the globe, these birds frequently impress scientists and amateur bird watchers alike with their brilliance. One rescued crow visited his savior every day to sip coffee, while researchers have uncovered crows’ understanding of water level displacement. They can play […]

Around the world, diamonds continue to be in demand. After all, they are not only used as jewelry but they also have multiple uses in the automotive, mining, and acoustic equipment industries, among others. As an alternative to natural diamonds—a practice long attached to exploitation—lab-grown diamonds have emerged as an ethical and environmentally friendly option. […]

The groundbreaking discovery by University of Queensland scientists heralds a new era in sustainable energy generation, as they stumbled upon a nanogenerator capable of harnessing the potential of carbon dioxide, the ubiquitous greenhouse gas. In a serendipitous turn of events, the research team inadvertently transformed CO2 molecules into a source of electricity by ingeniously manipulating […]

In a remarkable scientific milestone, researchers have achieved what could be termed a conversation with a humpback whale, ushering in a new era of interspecies communication and understanding. This groundbreaking encounter took place off the coast of Southeast Alaska with an adult female humpback known as Twain, amidst a group of her fellow whales. Utilizing […]

Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the quest for extraterrestrial life by proving their ability to detect traces of life in grains of extraterrestrial ice. The long-held belief that evidence of life beyond Earth could be found within the icy realms of celestial bodies has gained substantial support with recent findings. This revelation opens […]

The completion of the openVertebrate (oVert) project marks a monumental leap forward in both scientific research and public accessibility to natural history collections. Over the course of five years, 18 institutions collaborated to undertake the ambitious task of 3D-scanning thousands of vertebrate specimens, resulting in an extensive digital repository now freely available online. Through the […]

Antarctica, with its stark beauty and isolation, has become an unintentional laboratory for the evolution of language. The continent, devoid of permanent human populations, hosts scattered research stations where scientists and support staff endure months of seclusion. The Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich seized the unique opportunity presented by the isolation of Antarctic researchers to study the […]