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Theoretical Immortality of Yeast Cells
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have made a remarkable discovery about a type of yeast that can rejuvenate with every cell division, making it
Creating Artificial Life: Biologists’ Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking experiment, biologists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have successfully created artificial chromosomes in the lab. This is a significant step towards
Dogs rely on colors more
Dogs primarily use color information over brightness to complete certain tasks, according to new research from Russian scientists. Despite having a much poorer color vision
Butterflies Use Magnetic Fields
Millions of monarch butterflies migrate through North America every year between September and November, forming massive swarms that resemble dark clouds in the sky. Scientists
Mystery of Unknown Viruses’ DNA
French researchers have discovered a new giant virus that surpasses all previously known giant viruses. However, the researchers are puzzled because the genes of the
Mobile Radiation Prevents Plant Germination
A simple school experiment is raising new questions about whether mobile phone radiation may have harmful effects on humans. Plants, at least, react very sensitively
Dogs Steal Food in Darkness
Dogs are known for their obedience and ability to follow commands, but a recent study conducted by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary
Untamable Wolves: The Reason Why
Wolf puppies have been found to be much harder to tame than their canine counterparts, and biologists have discovered why. The reason lies in the
Light disrupts bird mating season
New research has shown that the artificial light from street lamps and buildings in cities affects the mating season of birds. According to the study,
Rare Bacteria Create Tiny Gold Nuggets
In a remarkable discovery, Canadian scientists have found that a bacterium called Delftia acidovorans can transform harmful gold ions into tiny gold nuggets. The bacteria
