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Pigs genetically modified with female organs
Scientists have used the CRISPR/Cas method, also known as gene scissors, to modify male pigs to develop female reproductive organs. This genetic modification prevents the
Amber Flower from Chalk Age
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a previously unknown genus of flowering plants from the Cretaceous period preserved in amber in Myanmar. Amber, which
Hong Kong Oysters: Natural Sea Filters
Austern play a crucial role in cleaning up the ocean, but their populations have been decimated by wild harvesting in Hong Kong. Once widespread along
Oldest Python Found Near Darmstadt
A 47.5 million-year-old fossil found near Darmstadt, Germany, has revealed that pythons originated on the northern continent of Laurasia. Today, anacondas, pythons, and boas are
Giant Sharks Don’t Hibernate
A recent study has challenged the belief that giant sharks living in warm coastal waters migrate to deeper waters during the colder months to hibernate.
Viking DNA reveals diverse origins
New DNA analyses have revealed that the stereotype of the blonde Viking from Scandinavia is false. The Vikings are known in European history as a
Revolutionary Photosynthesis Produces Hydrogen
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Bristol and the Polytechnic University of Harbin have developed a new method for producing hydrogen using
Ants use acid as disinfectant.
Ants Use Acid to Disinfect Themselves and Their Colony Ants are known for their stingers and biting tools, but they also possess a unique defense
Bat Social Distancing
Sick vampire bats practice social distancing, according to a recent study by scientists from the Natural History Museum in Berlin, Ohio State University, and the
First virus-eating creature discovered.
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found single-celled organisms that feed on viruses. Despite viruses being present in almost all living organisms, no creature has
