China’s Tiangong space station has some bacteria that are unknown to science
These aren't the first bacteria to be discovered in space but they are particularly well-adapted for space station life.
Tag: Adaptation
Beetles Conquered Earth by Evolving a Tiny Chemical Factory
There are around 66,000 species of rove beetles and one researcher proposes it's because of one special gland.
Climate measures saved almost 40,000 lives in 2023 in Europe alone
A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.
Raccoons are creative problem solvers and show remarkable urban street smarts
Cute, adaptable, and innovative: raccoons have it all figured out.
Chernobyl mutant wolves may have evolved resistance to cancer
In the radioactive exclusion zone of Chernobyl the immune systems of wild wolves have undergone striking adaptation.
How caterpillars stop bleeding in seconds
Scientists explore the unique, swift clotting mechanism of caterpillar hemolymph.
Scientists uncover the internal magnetic compass of ants
The humble ant has a surprising superpower that uses magnetism.
‘Sea nomads’ evolved abnormally large spleens to dive to unheard-of depths
Natives of Indonesia can dive up to 70 meters thanks to a genetic adaptation.
Rising seas, rising costs: some $14 trillion worldwide per year by 2100
Maybe start saving up?
Ecotopia 2121 shows what perfectly eco-friendly cities would look like
It also has an 'evil sister' project!
Research suggests turtle shells evolved for digging, not protection
The discovery highlights how trait functions can change with evolution.
Evolution selects the most effective genes — even by a hundredth of a percent
A new study measuring the forces that shape bacterial genomes determined that a difference in efficiency of hundredth of a ...
Study hints at a form of bacterial collective memory
A new study found that whole populations of bacteria retain their tolerance to stressors for a much longer duration than ...
