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This capsule prevents overeating by vibrating inside the stomach

When scientists tested this VIBES capsule on animals, it decreased their food intake by 40 percent and slowed their weight gain process.

The surprising reason why alien hunters had a 20-minute 'conversation' with a humpback whale

This must be one of the most unique research we've seen in a long time.

Free-ranging domestic cats are wreaking havoc on wild species

Domestic cats when allowed to roam outside kills hundreds of wild animals that are already at risk of extinction.

A UV food sanitizer promises to lower the burden of foodborne illnesses

A portable ultraviolet lamp can save us from the many diseases spread by two dangerous foodborne bacteria.

Oldest mosquito fossil shows males were once bloodsuckers too

Oldest fossil mosquito found in Lebanese amber suggests ancient males also fed on blood, revising our knowledge of mosquito evolution.

Scientists sequence genomes of over 100 magic mushroom strains to make 'designer shrooms'

The insights open the way for tailored mental health treatments and advanced cultivation techniques.

Scientists create healing microbots made of human skin cells

Scientists have developed free-swimming biological robots using human tracheal cells. These tiny machines can heal your body from the inside.

Farmers should grow flowers alongside other crops. Here's why

Scientists are using this technique in India to boost the production of moringa, a superfood that can end hunger globally.

Dolphins can feel electricity. Here's how they do it

The cute dimples on a dolphin's mouth are not just for show. They help them detect electric fields released by their prey.

Bacteria can store 'memories' and even pass them on to future generations

E. coli bacteria store 'memories' based on iron levels, affecting their behaviors and survival, offering new insights for combating antibiotic resistance.

This sea worm’s butt swims away to reproduce, and we finally know how

It’s been a head scratcher for years -- but the answer was in the rear end.

The hunt for LUCA: the Last Universal Common Ancestor was from over 4.3 billion years ago

New research narrows down the emergence of LUCA, the common ancestor of all life on Earth, to over 4.3 billion years ago, shedding light on life's evolutionary origins.

Scientists invent toothpaste that could save you from severe peanut allergy reactions

Scientists added peanut-protein to a toothpaste and tested it on adults with peanut allergies. Here's what happened next.

Healthy plants grown in lunar soil for the first time

Adding a pinch of three types of bacteria to lunar soil could significantly increase its fertility. Here is the proof.

Bat species caught on church camera performing unique mating ritual

Serotine bats have penises seven times longer and wider than their female counterparts' vaginas

That's nuts: 70% of the world's macadamias come from a single tree Australia

You might enjoy them as a crunchy snack or a rich ingredient in your desserts, but have you ever wondered where macadamia nuts come from?

How an organism that eats viruses may reshape our view of the food web

Virovory, the consumption of viruses for nutrients, could significantly impact the global carbon cycle and food web structures.

The birth of the world’s first chimeric monkey

The monkey chimera is created from pluripotent stem cells and contains two distinct sets of DNA.

The vampire viruses replicating by latching onto other viruses

As if viruses weren't frightening enough!

Researchers are rushing to cryofreeze at-risk plants and save them from extinction

Native plants in Australia are in grave danger due to a fungal disease. Here is how cryopreservation might save them.

Listen to the sound of Pando, a tree as large as an entire forest

Pando's "acoustic portrait" reveals new intimate details about the inner workings of the world's largest organism.

Futuristic bionic hand syncs with the brain and skeleton, bridging robotics and biology

This artificial hand has transformed the life of a women living with a below elbow amputation. Can it bring the same positive change for others?

In pain? Your favorite bittersweet tunes could work literally like medicine

Your favorite "bittersweet and emotional" songs were found to work best against physical pain.

How sperm cells defy Newton's third law of motion

The world of biology holds surprises, like cells that challenge the very fabric of Newtonian principles.)

Invasive cannibalistic toads are adapting so fast they're pushing the limits of evolution

Australian cane toads evolve rapidly, with tadpoles turning cannibalistic and hatchlings speeding up development in response.

Slime after slime: why those biofilms you slip on in rivers are vitally important

Paul McInerney, CSIRO You might have noticed it after sliding on a rock in a Melbourne creek. Or it could have been wading through a Northern Territory waterhole. It’s slime, and our rivers are full of it. That’s a good thing. Wherever there are hard surfaces like snags and rocks in our rivers, you’ll find […]

The Fuzzy Frenzy of Fat Bear Week — and the Furry Winner

She is the fiercest and fattest bear of the Katmai National Park, and she crushed her opponent by over 80,000 votes.

What Age of Empires teaches us about ant warfare strategies

What happens when scientists use Age of Empires and live ants to test theories about combat and environment?

Jellyfish can learn just like humans -- even though they lack a brain

Turns out, jellyfish are not just simple, pulsating blobs—they can learn from experience.

Plants 'scream' under stress. Here is how you can hear them

Buy you still may not know if their crying means crying or something else.

Scientists debunk Leonardo da Vinci's influential 'Rule of Trees'

While the rule of trees has been a cornerstone in understanding forest ecology and management, recent studies reveal its limitations, especially when applied to a tree's internal vascular structures."

Bats rarely get cancer — and their secret might lie in their genes. What could this mean for us?

Bats' unique evolutionary traits may offer clues for human health.

The story of Janus, the two-headed tortoise who can't fit inside his own shell

Surviving with two heads and two hearts is not child's play.

These tiny sea creatures could reveal the ancient origins of neurons

Tiny marine animals provide insight into the evolutionary history of neural cells

One in five American children are obese. Here's what parents can do for their kids

Child obesity is rising across the globe, but parents do something about it. The key is acting early.

These wolves in Alaska ate all the deer. Then, they did something unexpected

Wolves on an Alaskan island are showing a remarkable adaptation.

Pop Culture and Science: How Superheroes are Transforming Anatomy Lessons

Study finds linking the human body to special powers enhances student experience.

Red meat allergy cases are on the rise, and we’re not ready for it

Tick bites are spreading the incurable alpha-gal syndrome in thousands of Americans. Here is why we need to take action now!

These eight habits can increase your lifespan by decades -- even if you start late

You can add an extra 24 years to your life just by adopting these lifestyle changes.

New study shows how extreme fish survive with antifreeze in their blood

These are extraordinary fishes.

Social isolation and loneliness: a lethal silent epidemic, scientists warn

Living alone in isolation is not good for your brain, heart, immune system, and overall health. Here is how it brings you closer to death.

Corals and symbiotic algae thrive despite heating, offering hope for reef survival

How will coral and symbiotic algae coexist in a changing climate?

Mind-controlling hairworms are a genetic engima

Hairworms appear to be missing approximately 30% of the genes that were supposed to be mandatory.

A $5 generic ketamine drug promises to treat severe depression

Generic ketamine has the power to slash the overall cost of treating clinical depression by more than 60 percent.

Marine biodiversity booms every 36 million years like clockwork. Here's why

Life on Earth booms every 36 million years, driven by tectonic cycles.

No two people age the same. What does this mean for anti-aging?

Aging is a culmination of factors spanning from your cells to your environment. A number of interconnected processes determine how quickly your body is able to repair and recover from damage.

Scientists discover common ancestor to all complex life forms

Scientists continue to unlock the mysteries of complex life forms through ancient genetic blueprints.

Capybaras: the world’s largest rodents

This rodent of unusual size is cute.

When octopuses get cold, they rewire their brains and hijack their RNA

This is a seriously impressive biological ability.

This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation

The therapy made cats sterile with no side effects for at least two years.

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