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Deep-sea Hammerheads Don’t Breathe
Hammerhead sharks are known to venture into the cold depths of the ocean in search of prey, but how they maintain their body temperature during
Desert Dust Feeds Ocean Life
The growth and health of phytoplankton, the foundation of the marine ecosystem, is positively influenced by even small amounts of desert dust. Phytoplankton plays a
Ocean Insect Population Decline
Insects are known to make up the majority of the biomass of all land animals. However, despite their abundance on land, they are surprisingly scarce
Hungry Plant Turns Carnivorous
The Triphyophyllum peltatum, also known as the Dreifaltigblatt, is a plant that typically undergoes photosynthesis but can transform into a carnivorous plant. Researchers from the
Earliest Animals Revealed by Chromosome Analysis
A new study has solved a long-standing mystery in the earliest stages of evolution, revealing which animals first developed from single-celled microorganisms. The University of
Multiple instances of giant dinosaur evolution
Dinosaurs from the Sauropod group developed their massive size independently multiple times. The reason why some lineages became huge while others did not is still
Unique Deep-Sea Bacteria Reproduction Discovered
A new species of bacteria has been discovered in the deep sea that possesses a unique method of reproduction and releases viruses to accelerate its
Reviving 90,000-year-old bacteria
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have reconstructed the genetic blueprint of ancient bacteria and used modern microbes to recreate them. These prehistoric biomolecules offer new
Earliest Ancestors of Modern Dolphins Discovered
A new species of toothed whale, Olympicetus thalassodon, has been discovered by Jorge Velez-Juarbe, a paleontologist at the National History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Tully Monster Mystery Solved?
The Tully-Monster, an ancient creature that lived 300 million years ago, has long been a mystery to scientists. Discovered in the 1950s in the Mazon
