The Double Life of the Bloodsucking Sea Lamprey
In the Great Lakes, sea lampreys are a scourge. In Europe, they’re an endangered cultural treasure. Can biologists suppress—and save—the species?.....»»
Captain Nemo swashbuckles his way under the sea in Nautilus trailer
"All that matters is that we are each other's best hope." Shazad Latif stars as Captain Nemo in Prime Video's new series, Nautilus. Captain Nemo i.....»»
Genetic tweaks show potential for making oats more nutritious and increasing shelf life
A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes......»»
New discoveries: Three tiny species added to South Africa"s spectacular marine life
South Africa's marine realm is globally unique because of the two major ocean currents that meet here. The cold, slow-moving Benguela and the warm, fast-flowing Agulhas currents create a special environment that supports high levels of biodiversity......»»
An independent panel reports findings into loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast
An independent expert panel has today (20 January) published its findings into the loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast. It follows a series of mass mortalities of crabs and lobsters that were recorded along the Northeast and No.....»»
Nvidia might double down on its controversial pricing strategy
If you thought the RTX 40 series was expensive, wait until you see what Nvidia might be serving up with the 50 series graphics cards......»»
Made on iPad: NHL goalies’ iconic mask designs come to life with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro
Tim Cook’s Apple Pencil Pro for creative design inspiration. Since the 1970s, NHL goalies have used customized masks as a form of expression. This year, creators of hockey masks the top goaltenders in the league have leveraged the power of the i.....»»
Rapid analysis finds climate change’s fingerprint on Hurricane Helene
1.3° C of warming means rainfall like this may now be expected every 70 years. Hurricane Helene crossed the Gulf of Mexico at a time when sea surface temperatures were at rec.....»»
Team uncovers the complex social life of rats, with potential implications for human psychiatry
The social behaviors of the Rattus norvegicus, commonly known as the Norway rat, are far more complex than previously thought, according to a team of researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University......»»
Environmental factors influence Southeast Brazil"s coastal biodiversity more than ecological processes, study finds
Sea surface temperature, wave energy and freshwater discharge from rivers influence the abundance and size of the marine organisms that inhabit rocky shores along the coast of Southeast Brazil more than ecological processes such as competition and pr.....»»
Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter; now it"s happening
In 2015, Bill Nye was on Marine One with President Obama......»»
NOAA drops scientist’s ashes into the eye of Category 5 Milton
Hurricane hunter Peter Dodge's last flight into the storms he spent his life studying. On Tuesday evening during a measurement flight, the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center dropped.....»»
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to 3 scientists for work on proteins, building blocks of life
The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to three scientists for their breakthrough work predicting and even designing the structure of proteins, the building blocks of life......»»
Stressed bees make pessimistic choices and may experience emotion-like states, new research suggests
Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has revealed......»»
Ford moves into Michigan Central Station as it looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial spirit’
Ford Motor Co.’s first 500 workers have moved into Michigan Central Station, and the automaker plans to double that number by the end of the year......»»
Turkey"s plan to recycle more has made life hard for its informal waste pickers
Turkey's 500,000 or so informal waste pickers carry out around 80% of the recycling in the country. These workers, who are also known as çekçekçi, are essential for separating out waste in a country where this is rarely done at source......»»
Ford moves in to Michigan Central Station as it looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial spirit’
Ford Motor Co.’s first 500 workers moved into Michigan Central Station this week, and the automaker plans to double that number by the end of the year......»»
Cryo-electron microscopy provides new insights into the cell"s repair system
The membrane that surrounds cells in living organisms is extremely flexible and sensitive. How it protects itself from damage and renews itself is crucial for many life processes, and is not yet fully understood in detail. Scientists at Forschungszen.....»»
New book brings prehistoric mammals to life
After the extinction of dinosaurs came the age of mammals. A new book brings readers into this world with well-researched species profiles by Aaron Woodruff, collection manager for vertebrate paleontology at the Florida Museum of Natural History. The.....»»
The extraordinary life of Alfred Nobel
The Nobel prizes may be one of the most famous and prestigious awards in the world—but who was the man behind them? As I explain in my lectures about Alfred Nobel, the inventor and entrepreneur has left a lasting legacy with the annual prizes he es.....»»
Researchers say life expectancy nearing its limit
Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research—not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100—are not not translating into marked jumps in lifesp.....»»