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Tardigrade's DNA reveals water bears' secrets Tardigrade's DNA reveals water bears' secrets 13 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- New DNA analysis has unlocked several secrets of the water bear, known to scientists as tardigrades.
For some microorganisms, symbiosis is more of a hostage situation For some microorganisms, symbiosis is more of a hostage situation 14 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- New analysis of common freshwater bacteria suggests some symbiotic relationships are marred by coercion -- more hostage situation than free exchange.
Ancient DNA to help solve mysteries of the Canaanites Ancient DNA to help solve mysteries of the Canaanites 15 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Who exactly were the Canaanites? Where did they came from and what happened to them? New DNA analysis offers answers.
Water filter invented by high school student removes 99 percent of heavy metals Water filter invented by high school student removes 99 percent of heavy metals 16 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- A new type of water filter is proving remarkably effective at removing heavy metals -- it can remove 99 percent of heavy metal toxins.
Scientists rediscover lost burial site of famed long-necked sauropod Scientists rediscover lost burial site of famed long-necked sauropod 19 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- A team of palaeontologists have rediscovered the lost burial site of Austrosaurus mckillop, a long-necked sauropod first found in 1932.
Portals to new worlds: Martian exploration near the North Pole Portals to new worlds: Martian exploration near the North Pole 19 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Perched on the edge of a 39-million-year-old crater is a circular hut. It sticks out on the rocky, lichen-dotted landscape of Devon Island in Nunavut, Canada.
Soyuz rocket rolled out, ready to launch Soyuz rocket rolled out, ready to launch 20 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- The Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft has been rolled out and erected on its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Dark Energy Camera helps astronomers study the cosmic 'dark ages' Dark Energy Camera helps astronomers study the cosmic 'dark ages' 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- New observations of faraway galaxies are helping astronomers pinpoint the birth of the earliest stars and galaxies, as well as the reionization of the cosmos.
Why does it drizzle instead of rain? NASA offers answer Why does it drizzle instead of rain? NASA offers answer 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- New research by NASA scientists suggests updrafts play a more important role in curtailing drizzle than previously estimated.
Conductivity measurements to help scientists map water in Earth's mantle Conductivity measurements to help scientists map water in Earth's mantle 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- Scientists believe their improved understanding of electrical conductivity inside Earth's mantle will help them map the distribution of water inside Earth.
Flexibility, innovation helped early humans survive climate in Africa Flexibility, innovation helped early humans survive climate in Africa 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- Cultural flexibility and innovation was essential to early human populations as they adapted to a rapidly changing climate.
Large-mouthed fish dominated the seas following mass extinction Large-mouthed fish dominated the seas following mass extinction 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- A team of American and Swiss paleontologists have identified one of the earliest large predatory fish species from the Triassic period.
Coral gardening is a boon to Caribbean reefs Coral gardening is a boon to Caribbean reefs 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- Coral gardening works, according to new research out of the University of Miami.
Scientists consider 'cloud brightening' to slow global warming Scientists consider 'cloud brightening' to slow global warming 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- Scientists at the University of Washington are considering the prospects of a controversial climate change solution called 'marine cloud brightening.'
Learning to lie comes easy to psychopaths Learning to lie comes easy to psychopaths 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- New research suggests people with psychopathic traits aren't innately better liars but are better at learning to lie.
Dragonflies can predict their prey's next move Dragonflies can predict their prey's next move 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- New analysis of the dragonfly's brain suggests the insect can anticipate the path of its prey.
Whales learn songs the same way humans do Whales learn songs the same way humans do 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- Whales learn songs segment by segment, just as humans learn songs verse by verse, new research shows.
Study suggests dark matter is more cold than fuzzy Study suggests dark matter is more cold than fuzzy 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- New analysis suggests dark matter is cold and heavy, not light and fuzzy.
Scared to extinction: Fear is powerful enough to wipe out a species, study shows Scared to extinction: Fear is powerful enough to wipe out a species, study shows 3 days ago ago
July 24 (UPI) -- In a recent study, the smell of a predator was enough to curb eating and reproduction among groups of fruit flies, increasing the likelihood of extinction.
Astronomers detail additional evidence of water inside the moon Astronomers detail additional evidence of water inside the moon 3 days ago ago
July 24 (UPI) -- New analysis of ancient volcanic grains on the moon suggests the lunar mantle is surprisingly rich in water.
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