Biology
Tiny DNA tweak flips biological sex, researchers report
A study reports that a single nucleotide variant in the genome can make an XY individual develop as female and an XX individual develop as male.
Space sample reveals all five building blocks of DNA, scientists say
Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says
All-queen ant shocks science: Japanese–German team finds species with no males or workers
Did Donald Trump define all Americans as females in his executive order?
Scientifically, Trump's order puts everyone as women, given as at conception, all fetuses belong to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell.
Video of an 8-meter, 200-kilogram green anaconda in the Amazon will leave you breathless
‘We have discovered that green anacondas are actually two species,’ said the head researcher.
Reversing Aging: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is Redefining Longevity and Cognitive Health
Lucy’s Achilles Heel: Why our ancient ancestor couldn't keep up
Running required Lucy 2.9 times more energy than it does a modern human, indicating low endurance.
Your finger length could reveal your drinking habits, scientists find
Prenatal testosterone exposure, reflected in the 2D:4D digit ratio, may influence alcohol consumption patterns.
Leading scientist claims octopuses could evolve into the next civilization-builders
Octopuses are among the most intelligent, adaptable, and ingenious creatures on Earth, says researcher.
Which dog breeds are smartest? Study uncovers unexpected insights
The study suggests that excessive breeding of dog breeds by humans has led to changes in the natural structure of dogs' brains.
Scientists discover new biological entities called 'Obelisks' in humans, potentially linked to the
Obelisks are simpler than viruses, consisting of a stretched circular molecule with about a thousand letters of RNA.
Daylight Saving Time makes us jet-lagged every day, says York Professor
Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas from York University says the time is long overdue to make the pause from Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Waste not want not: Biofuels can be developed from organic household waste - study
This new biofuel would have several advantages, namely that the emissions produced from these biofuels contain significantly fewer harmful chemicals.
