Category Science

When it comes to animals helping scientists discover new medical treatments, mice are almost always at the top of the list thanks to their similar genetic makeup to humans. However,…

In the floodplains of southern Patagonia around 70 million years ago, a large predator lurked. Armed with strong jaws and sharp, serrated teeth — perfect for piercing and slicing through…

Future space tourism and long-term space missions don’t just focus on growing their spacecraft infrastructure. They also need reliable medical protocols and equipment onboard in case of emergencies. One of…

When it comes to the foam on your pint, Belgian beers are “a-head” of the game. A team of European researchers on a quest to determine what goes into making…

The most identifiable part of a seahorse is the long snout that gives them their name. But did you know there is a species of seahorse that evolved their snout…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are powerful weight loss medications that can help you lose 10 to 20 percent of your body weight. They can also help regulate blood sugars in…

What do thumbs and brains have in common? According to recent research, their growth has been linked throughout the evolution of the primates, suggesting that the long thumbs and large…

Imagine a planet where the entire atmosphere is like a steamy sauna. That’s essentially what a “steam world” is like, although there’s more to these exoplanets and their sweltering environments…

Thanks to efforts from scientists and everyday citizens, two rare species of parasitic wasps have been identified in the U.S. for the first time. The wasps were located on both…

Your computer can hold only so much data in its memory before there’s no room left. When that happens, not only can you no longer download or update new files,…