Drone Captures Mesmerizing School of Rays that Appear Like Confetti in the Water
Scientists have never seen so many cownose rays traveling together, which is called a 'fever', and say the footage may help science.
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First Remarkable Mapping of Limb Development Shows Stages of Creating the Human Hand Masterpiece
Scientists have revealed unprecedented insights into the formation of human hands and the intricate processes that govern their formation.
Man's Biological Clock Set Back 10 Years After 93 Days Living Under the Ocean in a Research Station
Joe Dituri had experienced a 20% growth in the lengths of his telomeres, and a 1,000% increase in steam cell count.
Pristine Coral Reefs Discovered Are Thousands of Years Old And Teeming With Life
The larger of the two reefs spans over 800 meters in length, the equivalent of eight football fields and is filled with stony corals
This Scientist Created Art Out of Living Brain Neurons (LOOK)
Dana Simmons wanted to show that you can make art out of science – so using a complicated dye system, she colored living neurons like "Marilyn Diptych".
More Than $21 Million Awarded to World's Most Trailblazing Scientists to Further Their Research
More than $21.6 million has been awarded to the world's most trailblazing scientists for this year's Breakthrough Prize announcements.
New Research Shows That Gut Microbes May 'Significantly' Slow the Progression of ALS
Scientists have successfully identified a strain of bacteria in our gut microbiomes that can "significantly" slow the progression of Lou Gehrig's disease.
Take a Warm Bath 1 to 2 Hours Before Bedtime to Get Better Sleep, Researchers Find
Bath time isn't just for fun and relaxation—researchers have now discovered that climbing into the tub before bed can help you get a better night's sleep.
Diver is Awestruck By Huge Jellyfish Encounter Off the British Coast - LOOK
A UK diver who wanted to show that you don't need to leave the UK to see amazing marine wildlife, had an incredible encounter with a huge barrel jellyfish.
For First Time Ever, Scientists Have Cured Living Creatures of HIV and Eliminated Virus From DNA Entirely
A trailblazing team of researchers has eliminated all traces of HIV from living mice – and they will soon begin clinical trials on humans.
Miss Virginia Contestant Performs Science Experiment For Talent Portion and Wins Beauty Pageant Crown
Instead of singing or dancing, this newly-crowned beauty queen earned her title by performing an on-stage science experiment for the judges.
Researchers Used Natural Gut Bacteria to Prevent-and Reverse-Food Allergies in Pre-clinical Trials
Scientists have identified several strains of bacteria in human guts that can be used to prevent - and even reverse - allergies.
Blood Types May Soon Be Indifferent As Scientists Use Our Gut Bacteria to Make 'Universal' Blood Type
Scientists have discovered the key to unlocking a "universal" blood type after identifying a unique kind of bacteria in our gut biome.
The Science of Kindness: Biology Proves How We Are All Connected
The basic lessons of biology teach us exactly why we are all connected with each other—and why that's important.
Newly-Discovered Bacteria That Gobbles Up Pollutants Could Have a 'Big Impact on Climate Change'
The bacteria, which was first discovered back in 2017, has now been confirmed to be "particularly adept" at digesting toxic pollutants.
Scientists Create a 'Living Concrete' That Uses Bacteria to Heal Itself When Damaged
Our houses of the future may be made with bacteria that can regenerate, suck CO2 out of the air, and even glow on command.
Copper Hospital Beds Could Save Millions of Lives Since New Study Says They Harbor 95% Less Bacteria
It's common knowledge in the medical community that copper has antibacterial properties—but this new study has outlined just how strong the metal really is.
Scientists Hack Photosynthesis to Make Crops Produce More, But With Less Water
Illinois and Essex Scientists at RIPE are changing the way in which crops use sunlight and water to make them 60% more efficient.
15 Giant Tortoises Finally Returned to Their Galapagos Island Home After Saving Their Species With 1,900 Babies
The last remaining 14 tortoises from Española island in the Galapagos were returned home after a 55-year breeding program that produced 2,000 babies—and saved a species.
Diluting Plasma Shown to Rejuvenate Tissue and Reverse Signs of Aging in Old Mice, Says Cool New Study
The study by the University of California–Berkeley about diluting blood plasma, may soon lead to a treatment for reversing symptoms of old age in humans.
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