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It could also allow doctors to perform surgeries remotely in rural and underprivileged areas.
Tardigrades are super tough, but they can't withstand *everything*.
Want to reduce pests in your field? You'd probably do well to get some ants.
The Arctic creatures have some stunning adaptations.
It's supposed to sound like its ancestors from the Jurassic.
It might not look like much today, but in its time, this animal was the height of dangerous!
Mesmerizing, if a bit gross.
It's been an enduring mystery, but now we have the most likely answer
The brain has its own defensive mechanisms to prevent burnout -- and glutamate accumulation in the prefrontal cortex seems like one.
A compound found in bee venom destroyed 100% of the hardest-to-kill breast cancer cells in under 60 minutes.
Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.
Wearable electronics could soon be powered by dead microbes, based on this new study
The teeth of the last European panda species tells a lot about their lifestyle and their relation with the modern giant panda.
We're past a tipping point in science that could prove groundbreaking.
Scientists are now using eDNA to uncover hidden things about distant ecosystems simply by studying tea from the local grocery store.
Scientists inch closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries in paleontology.
We knew they are very adaptable, but this takes things to another level.
Preserved stool samples could be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and bowel disorders.
We've never seen a pitcher plant like this before.
The live sponge is trimmed to fit on the head of the crab, which the crustacean wears for protection from predators.
Give your baby this diet if you want him or her to develop healthy eating habits.
All I have to say is... ewwww.
Mosquitoes are commonplace in summer but where do they go once the weather cools? They don’t completely disappear but find fascinating ways to survive the winter.
We can't dissect a living brain to understand how it works -- but we can do it with a computer.
This was not an animal you'd have liked to meet!
The frog is probably just too small to do things like other frogs. But it found a way to survive.
It's the first time this has been observed in a non-egg-laying lizard.
Catnip can protect cats against pests, but all the mammals typically care about is having fun with the plant.
Sometimes, copying nature can help us find amazing design ideas.
Patients with viral pneumonia are often given treatment for bacterial pneumonia, and this is not good.
While they can help in some cases, you should never ignore the side effects -- and never take anything without consulting a doctor.
Precious little material has been found of this dino, but what we have points to a huge beast.
Such information can lead us to new ways to manage symptoms and save lives.
One man's shipwreck is another microbe's treasure.
Indigenous people are important stewards of biodiversity, the researchers emphasize -- their knowledge should be cherished.
You’ve fought over the thermostat in the office right? Here’s why it’s usually women turning it up and men turning it down.
The discovery could help us understand why giraffes evolved such long necks.
Legalese can get very weird sometimes.
This could change the way common drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin are prescribed to patients.
The plant, found in Australia, measures more than 180 square kilometres (69 sq miles) and used to be even bigger.
Evolution sometimes leads to unexpected consequences.
The findings answer a long-standing question in paleontology.
Climate change is forcing humming birds to go to higher altitudes but their bodies don't like it.
Mastodons and saber-toothed tigers may have lacked the brain power to adapt to the end of the ice age.
It's one of the earliest complex life forms that scientists have found.
Termites are all around the world, but this specific family has a very unique story to tell.
The menu was quite alluring, but the offal was not always well cooked.
These lovable and intelligent animals keep on surprising us with their complex behavior.
Now a single approach could be used to edit genes in 1.5 million insect species.
This could be huge for finding life on Mars.
