Biology

Rare prehistoric Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore in South Carolina

A rare federally protected Atlantic sturgeon fish found in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is drawing attention from marine experts.

Pre-historic giant sturgeon fish at Hilton Head.
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Linguistics unlocked: Israeli scientists publish breakthrough research on language development

Dark Shower. Illustration.

'Dark Showering' trend spreads across US, with experts touting nervous system reset

 The Amazon rainforest.

Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon's limits


Nobel laureate James D. Watson, DNA double helix co-discoverer, dies at 97

The American biologist whose name became synonymous with the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, died Thursday.

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How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study

Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.

The aging process

Study: Petting your cat sends an oxytocin wave through both of you

A cat's low-frequency purr can lower human heart rate and blood pressure, studies find.

Study: Petting your cat sends an oxytocin wave through both of you.

'Where Did We Come From?': Challenging the classic Darwinian approach - review

'Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life' by Prof. Eugene Rosenberg and Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg begins with a detailed look at religious narratives of the origin of life.

A STAR resides near the edge of a supernova remnant 15,000 light-years from Earth, that cycles in radio wave intensity every 44 minutes, placing it in the category of celestial objects called long-period radio transients, in this image released May 28.

Bacterial swirls inspire new ideas for swarm robotics, active matter, Israeli scientists say

“Each species has its own rhythm, its own average speed and turning frequency,” said Stevens. “And the greater the difference in these movement traits, the clearer the spatial separation became.”

 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals

The Education Ministry and the Maimonides Fund's Future Scientists Center proudly announced the final tally as the last three teams of the season returned.

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals

The journey to the lost city: The discovery that may change human history

At a depth of 700 meters beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have discovered a mysterious world of enormous mineral towers containing creatures that live without oxygen or sunlight.

 The discovered underwater city

Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene mutation fathers 67 children; 10 develop cancer

Experts call for international limits on the number of children per sperm donor and better tracking systems.

 Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene mutation fathers 67 children; 10 develop cancer. Illustration.

Experts warn: Replace your kitchen sponge weekly to avoid hidden germs

Researchers found 362 bacterial species in sponges, including potential pathogens.

 Experts warn: Replace your kitchen sponge weekly to avoid hidden germs. Illustration.

South Korean researchers unveil AI that predicts your heart's biological age

Study finds that when biological heart age exceeds chronological age by seven years, risk of death and major cardiovascular events increases sharply.

 South Korean researchers unveil AI that predicts your heart's biological age.

Suspected fertility mix-up leads father to learn he isn't daughter's biological parent

The family of the girl who may be his biological daughter has denied interest in contact.

 Sperm tubes are placed in bank to store genetic code, reproduction clones.