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Virgin Birth’s Genetic Cause Identified
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified the genetic cause of virgin birth, or parthenogenesis. They were able to manipulate
Impossible Exoplanet Discovered
In a surprising discovery, astronomers have found an exoplanet, named Halla or 8 Ursae Minoris b, that defies the conventional wisdom that planets are swallowed
Surviving an Atomic Bomb
A recent study published in the Physics of Fluids journal has examined the possibility of surviving a nuclear explosion with a 750-kiloton warhead, typically used
Revival of Microorganisms After 24,000 Years
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a multi-cellular microorganism that has survived for 24,000 years in the Siberian permafrost. The organism, a type of
Intuition reveals infidelity in relationships.
A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University has found that people can accurately detect infidelity in others, even if they don’t know them.
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
Freshwater Crustaceans Found in Hottest Place
In the scorching hot Dasht-e Lut desert in Iran, where temperatures can reach over 80°C, scientists have discovered a new species of freshwater-dwelling crustaceans. Despite
Elephant tusks increasingly rare
The evolution of elephants in Mozambique is happening at an alarming rate, with fewer and fewer elephants developing tusks. Biologists believe that this is due
Mini-drones to replace bees
The global decline of bees shows no signs of stopping, and Japanese researchers are already planning for a future without them. Bees are essential to
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
