Biology: News
This new research explores how life formed on Earth
A new study has revealed how hot springs may have contributed to the emergence of life on Earth.
Octopus' color-changing ability consumes energy equivalent to your 25-minute jog
Octopuses are famous for their incredible ability to change color in an instant, a skill they employ for both hunting and avoiding predators.
Scientists map trillions of human body cells to decode diseases
A team of international scientists has taken a giant leap in mapping the human body's estimated 37.2 trillion cells.
TB bacteria's growth behavior unraveled, paving way for better treatments
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine have found that the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium, the leading cause of infectious disease deaths globally, grows at a constant rate throughout its life cycle.
Breakthrough method allows nanoscale imaging with conventional microscopes
In a major breakthrough, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a technique that expands tissue up to 20 times its original size for imaging.
Rare footage captures live great white birth, solving birthing mystery
In a groundbreaking discovery, wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna, known as The Malibu Artist, and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes encountered a rare sight on July 9, 2023, near Santa Barbara on California's central coast.
Mysterious golden orb discovered near coast of Alaska puzzles scientists
A remotely operated underwater vehicle, belonging to NOAA Ocean Exploration, discovered a puzzling golden orb at a depth of 3,300m off Alaska's coast.
In a first, scientists fully decode sex-related Y chromosome
Scientists have completely sequenced the male Y chromosome for the first time.
Two-thirds of all species live in the soil: Study
Soils are the most species-rich ecosystems globally, with two-thirds of all species residing in them, finds a new study. Interestingly, this figure is more than double that of previous estimates.
Ancient roundworm revived after 46,000 years of being frozen
An international team of scientists has resurrected an ancient roundworm (nematode) that was frozen in the Siberian permafrost for thousands of years.
AI may have discovered the ultimate anti-aging compound
Drug discovery is a demanding task, especially considering the time, research, and costs involved.
Scientists create synthetic human embryo with heartbeat, replicate early pregnancy
Researchers from the Gurdon Institute at the University of Cambridge have developed a model human embryo with a heartbeat and some traces of blood.
First-ever 'virgin birth' found in crocodile species: Know scientific significance
An 18-year-old female crocodile who had no contact with males gave birth to a fully developed female crocodile fetus.
Study explains why people recount memorable experiences before death
Several people who have had near-death experiences have said they see their life flash before their eyes or that memorable moments replay, and other such experiences.
Researchers make vegan leather that can heal itself if damaged
Scientists have developed vegan leather from fungi and what's interesting is that the leather could repair itself if damaged.
How a graphene 'tattoo' can help treat an irregular heartbeat
Scientists from Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Texas at Austin, have come up with what could be called a futuristic pacemaker—a medical device that helps maintain the regular rhythm of the heart.
New study explains how we age
A new study, published in the journal Nature, has provided significant insights into aging, opening up a "new area of understanding of how and why we age."
5 facts about the world's deepest fish found near Japan
Scientists have spotted the deepest-ever fish near Japan, setting a new record.
Why Raphael Mechoulam is called the 'father of cannabis research'
Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli chemist, is best known for his research work on the Cannabis sativa.
This man is on mission to save world's biggest frog
The goliath frog, which is the largest frog in the world, is listed as an endangered species.
Fossil, with dinosaur-like head, sheds light on evolution of birds
A 120-million-year-old fossil uncovered in China has one of the most bizarre anatomical features: a head resembling a dinosaur and a body resembling a bird.
Solar-powered cells can potentially slow down aging, claims study
The use of solar-powered cells could help prolong the human lifespan, reveals a study published in Nature.
Study reveals key proteins involved in the regulation of photosynthesis
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology and the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University have uncovered the importance of two major proteins, called VCCN1 and KEA3, in the regulation of photosynthesis.
2 million-year-old DNA, the oldest-ever, uncovers Greenland's lost world
Two million-year-old DNA fragments, found in frozen soil in the northeastern tip of Greenland, are the oldest DNA ever obtained.
Scientists revive 48,500-year-old frozen zombie virus. Another Pandora's box?
The glaciers and the permafrost that are melting as a result of global warming release frozen matter, including microbes, that have been trapped beneath the surface for years.
China wants to send monkeys into space to study reproduction
Chinese scientists want to send monkeys to the Tiangong space station in order to study reproduction.
Meta AI creates the largest metagenomic protein database
Ever wondered what proteins in the ocean, or in your own body were made up of? Meta AI's latest database might have an answer.
'Smart RBCs' might be effective in addressing antibiotic resistance: Study
The rising increase in antibiotic resistance is a serious concern. Scientists at McMaster University in Canada have come up with a strategy that modifies red blood corpuscles (RBCs) to act as a vehicle for transporting antibiotics to the site of bacterial infection.
Scientists create first-ever 'synthetic embryos' with brain and beating heart
In a major breakthrough, a group of Israeli scientists has managed to redefine the boundaries of biology with the world's first "synthetic embryos."
Scientists created a lifelike model of embryonic life: Details here
In a major development, a team of scientists claims to have created a model of early embryonic life in a lab.
Scientists found first-ever 'animal' that doesn't need oxygen to live
Our basic understanding of life revolves around the fact that every multi-cellular organism, including human beings, needs oxygen to live.
#CBSE2020: How to prepare for Class 10 board exams subject-wise?
A student's performance in CBSE Class 10 board exams is crucial as it decides which stream one should choose for a bright career.
Kerala: Student-teacher team creates affordable sanitary-pads from world's worst water-weed
A student-teacher team from AKMHS School in Kerala's Kottoor has created low-cost sanitary napkins from water hyacinth, also called the world's worst water weed.