Scientists have found that Dysdera tilosensis, a Canary Islands spider, has lost nearly half its genome in a few million years—contradicting common evolutionary theories. Despite the shrinkage, the spider remains more genetically diverse than its mainland relative. The discovery provides strong evidence for the Mutational Hazard Hypothesis and prompts a rethink of genome evolution in island animals.
Scientists have found that Dysdera tilosensis, a Canary Islands spider, has lost nearly half its genome in a few million years—contradicting common evolutionary theories. Despite the shrinkage, the spider remains more genetically diverse than its mainland relative. The discovery provides strong evidence for the Mutational Hazard Hypothesis and prompts a rethink of genome evolution in island animals.
Scientists have found that Dysdera tilosensis, a Canary Islands spider, has lost nearly half its genome in a few million years—contradicting common evolutionary theories. Despite the shrinkage, the spider remains more genetically diverse than its mainland relative. The discovery provides strong evidence for the Mutational Hazard Hypothesis and prompts a rethink of genome evolution in island animals.
Scientists have discovered that a gene variant found in supercentenarians can restore heart function and slow aging symptoms in models of Progeria, a rare disease causing rapid aging in children.
Scientists have discovered that a gene variant found in supercentenarians can restore heart function and slow aging symptoms in models of Progeria, a rare disease causing rapid aging in children.
Scientists have discovered that a gene variant found in supercentenarians can restore heart function and slow aging symptoms in models of Progeria, a rare disease causing rapid aging in children.
A major study confirms Nanotyrannus was not a juvenile T. rex but a mature, distinct tyrannosaur, fundamentally altering our understanding of Cretaceous predator diversity and tyrannosaur evolution.
A major study confirms Nanotyrannus was not a juvenile T. rex but a mature, distinct tyrannosaur, fundamentally altering our understanding of Cretaceous predator diversity and tyrannosaur evolution.
A major study confirms Nanotyrannus was not a juvenile T. rex but a mature, distinct tyrannosaur, fundamentally altering our understanding of Cretaceous predator diversity and tyrannosaur evolution.
Astronomers have imaged a nebula about 10,000 light-years away that resembles a 'cosmic bat,' with vivid red clouds and dark filaments in the southern Milky Way, revealing ongoing star formation in regions RCW 94 and RCW 95.
Astronomers have imaged a nebula about 10,000 light-years away that resembles a 'cosmic bat,' with vivid red clouds and dark filaments in the southern Milky Way, revealing ongoing star formation in regions RCW 94 and RCW 95.
Astronomers have imaged a nebula about 10,000 light-years away that resembles a 'cosmic bat,' with vivid red clouds and dark filaments in the southern Milky Way, revealing ongoing star formation in regions RCW 94 and RCW 95.
Fringe-lipped bats in Panama use a 'hang-and-wait' ambush strategy and social learning to achieve a 50% hunting success rate, outperforming predators like lions and polar bears. Advanced biologging reveals their efficiency, energy conservation, and increasing precision with age.
Fringe-lipped bats in Panama use a 'hang-and-wait' ambush strategy and social learning to achieve a 50% hunting success rate, outperforming predators like lions and polar bears. Advanced biologging reveals their efficiency, energy conservation, and increasing precision with age.
Fringe-lipped bats in Panama use a 'hang-and-wait' ambush strategy and social learning to achieve a 50% hunting success rate, outperforming predators like lions and polar bears. Advanced biologging reveals their efficiency, energy conservation, and increasing precision with age.
New satellite research reveals that Earth's morning magnetosphere holds a negative charge in the equatorial region, overturning previous models that predicted a positive charge. Scientists say plasma flow within the magnetic field creates this unique polarity pattern, reshaping understanding of Earth's near-space environment.
New satellite research reveals that Earth's morning magnetosphere holds a negative charge in the equatorial region, overturning previous models that predicted a positive charge. Scientists say plasma flow within the magnetic field creates this unique polarity pattern, reshaping understanding of Earth's near-space environment.
New satellite research reveals that Earth's morning magnetosphere holds a negative charge in the equatorial region, overturning previous models that predicted a positive charge. Scientists say plasma flow within the magnetic field creates this unique polarity pattern, reshaping understanding of Earth's near-space environment.
Penn State researchers developed a computational model using zentropy theory to predict materials that could become superconductors at higher temperatures, advancing the search for practical, resistance-free conductors and signaling possible breakthroughs in energy technology.
Penn State researchers developed a computational model using zentropy theory to predict materials that could become superconductors at higher temperatures, advancing the search for practical, resistance-free conductors and signaling possible breakthroughs in energy technology.
Penn State researchers developed a computational model using zentropy theory to predict materials that could become superconductors at higher temperatures, advancing the search for practical, resistance-free conductors and signaling possible breakthroughs in energy technology.
The Taurid meteor shower, active every autumn, is under close scientific watch due to its fireball activity and rare 'swarm' years forecast for 2032 and 2036, when Earth could face increased risk from larger meteoroids associated with Comet Encke.
The Taurid meteor shower, active every autumn, is under close scientific watch due to its fireball activity and rare 'swarm' years forecast for 2032 and 2036, when Earth could face increased risk from larger meteoroids associated with Comet Encke.
The Taurid meteor shower, active every autumn, is under close scientific watch due to its fireball activity and rare 'swarm' years forecast for 2032 and 2036, when Earth could face increased risk from larger meteoroids associated with Comet Encke.
