Tag: Biology

The Equine Emergence crossword challenge in the December 2024 issue of Scientific American has sparked interest among puzzle enthusiasts. The crossword features a range of scientific terms related to horses and their evolution, making...

Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are tiny creatures that have gained fame for their ability to survive in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. These microscopic animals have...

Charles Darwin, a renowned British naturalist, biologist, and geologist, was a key figure in the 19th century. His groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection, outlined in his famous book "On the Origin of...

Difficult births are not unique to humans, as a recent study on chimpanzee pelvic bones has revealed. This analysis suggests that complicated births may not have emerged in humans as a result of the...

Pando is not just any ordinary tree; it is actually a colony of aspen stems that all come from one massive root system. This unique tree, located in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, is known...

Vampire bats have been the subject of a recent study where they were put on a treadmill to understand how they use blood for energy. This study aimed to shed light on the unique...

Specialized compartments within cells, known as organelles, are crucial for carrying out specific functions. While membrane-bound organelles were traditionally believed to be the standard in cell organization, scientists have since discovered membraneless organelles called...

A recent study has uncovered a simple brain circuit in mice that controls appetite, consisting of three types of neurons. These neurons work together to suppress or enhance appetite, leading mice to eat less...

In a fascinating discovery at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, researchers observed a rare phenomenon where two injured comb jellies fused together to form one living organism. This unique creature, dubbed...