Is This a Fossilized Lair of the Dreaded Bobbit Worm?
Scientists say they've got 20-million-year-old evidence of giant worms that hunted in pretty much the most nightmarish way possible......»»
Paleontology: "Big John" provides evidence of triceratops combat injuries
The fossilized remains of the triceratops specimen known as "Big John" display injuries to the skull that may have occurred during combat with another triceratops, according to new research published in Scientific Reports......»»
Into the wild: Animals the latest frontier in COVID fight
To administer this COVID test, Todd Kautz had to lay on his belly in the snow and worm his upper body into the narrow den of a hibernating black bear. Training a light on its snout, Kautz carefully slipped a long cotton swab into the bear's nostrils.....»»
How to manage your dreaded video game backlog
Do you have 1,000 untouched games collecting dust on Steam? Here's how to organize and manage your backlog......»»
Next-generation telescopes could search for intelligent civilizations directly
We're still in the early days of searching for life elsewhere. The Perseverance rover is on its way to a paleo-delta on Mars to look for fossilized signs of ancient bacterial life. SETI's been watching the sky with radio dishes, listening for signals.....»»
"Worm-on-a-chip" device could someday help diagnose lung cancer
Dogs can use their incredible sense of smell to sniff out various forms of cancer in human breath, blood and urine samples. Similarly, in the lab a much simpler organism, the roundworm C. elegans, wriggles its way toward cancer cells by following an.....»»
36-million-year-old whale fossil found in Peruvian desert
Paleontologists on Thursday unveiled the fossilized remains of an ancient whale that inhabited the seas 36 million years ago, found last year in a Peruvian desert......»»
Snag some cooling gel pillows on sale and make the "cold side" a thing of the past
SAVE 46%: Cooling pillows can help you avoid the dreaded mid-sleep pillow flip. As of March 15, this queen-size gel set by Beckham Luxury Linens is on sale at Amazon for $27.19, which is 46% down from its regular price of $49.99. It includes two pill.....»»
328m-Year-Old Vampire Squid Named After President Biden
A newly discovered fossilized vampire squid has been named after the US president, Joe Biden, a team of paleontologists has announced. From a report: The Syllipsimopodi bideni, which has been described as an "incredibly rare" fossil, was first dug up.....»»
Paper made from banana plants stymies potato pest
Wrapping potato seeds in biodegradable paper made from unusable parts of banana plants reduces the infestation and harmful effects of a nasty plant pathogen—a worm called the potato cyst nematode—and sharply increases potato size and yields......»»
How to save the International Space Station and prevent the dreaded “gap”
Unity in space remains in the best interest of the international partners. Enlarge / The International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly around of the orbiting lab that took place following it.....»»
The oldest dinosaur precursor from South America is discovered in Brazil
Paleontologists from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) published a study in the scientific periodic Gondwana Research describing the new fossilized specimen......»»
Potato Farmers Conquer a Devastating Worm - With Paper Made From Bananas
Low-tech approach can quintuple yield and slash need for soil pesticide. An anonymous reader shares a report: Potato cyst nematodes are a clever pest. These microscopic worms wriggle through the soil, homing in the roots of young potato plants and cu.....»»
Snail competition leads to fewer parasites that cause schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease caused by a parasitic worm that develops in freshwater snails before infecting people. Knocking back snail populations with pesticides is one method to control the spread of the disease, also known as "snail.....»»
An asteroid killed dinosaurs in spring—which might explain why mammals survived
New study sheds light on why species extinction was so selective after the K-Pg impact. An international team of scientists used synchrotron radiation to image and analyze fossilized fish from the Tanis deposit in North Dakota. Some 66 mi.....»»
Sauro-Throat! Study finds first evidence indicating dinosaur respiratory infection
The fossilized remains of an immature diplodocid—a large, long-necked herbivorous sauropod dinosaur, like Brontosaurus—may provide the first evidence of a unique respiratory infection in a dinosaur, according to a study published in Scientific Re.....»»
Huge Sponges Are Eating an Extinct Arctic Ecosystem
Thousands of years ago, hydrothermal vents fed worms deep below the ice. Scientists have found 300-year-old sponges feeding on the worms’ fossilized remains......»»
Stressed out worms use epigenetic inheritance to produce more sexually attractive offspring
Sexual reproduction allows organisms to mix up their genes and develop new adaptations to survive a harsh and ever-changing environment. Under nutrient-rich conditions, the worm C. elegans is typically asexual, but after enduring several generations.....»»
This fossilized fish skull is filled with feces
Tiny scavenging worms likely ate their way into the skull and pooped out the pellets. Enlarge / View of the fossilized skull of an extinct species of stargazer fish, showing preserved fecal pellets in the brain. (credit: Calvert Marine.....»»
This fossilized fish’s skull is filled with feces
Tiny scavenging worms likely ate their way into the skull and pooped out the pellets. Enlarge / View of the fossilized skull of an extinct species of stargazer fish, showing preserved fecal pellets in the brain. (credit: Calvert Marine.....»»
Biologists name new species of branching worm after legendary King Ghidorah
Only two other species of these rare, curious beasts have been discovered to date. Enlarge / (left) Biologists have named a newly discovered species of branching worm, Ramisyllis kingghidorahin, after Godzilla's nemesis. (right) Fragme.....»»