Earth may have been seeding Venus with life for billions of years
The theory of panspermia proposes that life, or the ingredients needed for it, can spread throughout the cosmos aboard asteroids,…
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This newly discovered ballista spider catapults ants into a deadly trap
A newly discovered spider in the rainforests of northern Queensland has evolved an extraordinary hunting technique. Researchers say the species…
Researchers discover why fructose doesn’t satisfy hunger like glucose
Fructose and glucose are two common sugars found in many foods and drinks. Although they contain the same number of…
New solid-state material converts sunlight into higher-energy UV light
Imagine pouring together two cups of warm water and somehow ending up with a cup of boiling water. That cannot…
From pet to pest, goldfish can wreck entire ecosystems
A new peer reviewed study from researchers at The University of Toledo and the University of Missouri has found that…
Scientists stunned by signs of ancient life in a place no one expected
While hiking through Morocco’s Dadès Valley, Dr. Rowan Martindale spotted something so unusual that it immediately caught her attention. Martindale,…
Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy
Astronomers have identified two of the fluffiest giant planets ever discovered, with densities so low they are actually less dense…
Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age
Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does…
New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer
A newly published study in Oncoscience explores a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer…
Yellowstone’s supervolcano may be fueled by something unexpected
Supereruptions are among the most powerful volcanic events on Earth. These massive eruptions release more than 1,000 cubic kilometers of…