Why do crabs walk sideways? Scientists trace it back 200 million years
Scientists have uncovered new clues about how crabs developed their distinctive sideways movement. A new study, released as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife, brings together
You don’t need intense workouts to build muscle, new study reveals
If you believe getting stronger requires pushing yourself to the limit at the gym, new research suggests otherwise. Findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU) show
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to hypercholesterolemia, a condition that damages arteries and raises the risk of heart disease. Now, researchers
Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein
Alzheimer’s disease is often described in numbers, with millions of people affected, cases rising quickly, and costs reaching into the trillions. For families, however, the
50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be one of the largest ever
A newly identified species of ancient snake, Vasuki indicus, may rank among the largest snakes to ever exist. The massive reptile lived around 47 million
Scientists finally solve mystery of strange “golden orb” found 2 miles deep
A strange object known as the “golden orb” puzzled scientists and captured public attention after it was collected during a 2023 NOAA expedition. More than
Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
A major new study published in Nature Health has found a strong connection between environmental exposure to agricultural pesticides and an increased risk of cancer.
Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
A new study from the Medical University of South Carolina is raising fresh concerns about fish oil supplements, especially for people who experience repeated mild
NASA scientist says a mysterious “fifth force” may be hiding in our solar system
Science advances by proposing ideas and then trying to prove them wrong. This process becomes especially challenging when dealing with the Universe on its largest
Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history
Southern Africa is famous for its rich record of prehistoric life, including dinosaurs. But around 182 million years ago, massive volcanic eruptions spread lava across