Researchers have discovered a powerful genetic mechanism that may help explain how some species evolve at an astonishing rate. Some parts of the DNA, known as “flipped” parts, seem to help fish adapt to new conditions more quickly and even split into completely new species. These genetic components act as evolutionary accelerators, preserving traits and … Read more
Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea – a number they believe could exceed 200 as more are identified. The species were found in waters between 200 meters and 3km deep in the Coral Sea marine park, Australia’s largest marine protected area, which is about 1m … Read more
Credit: Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash Researchers led by a team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified and described a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that appears to be the most common neurodevelopmental disorder ever discovered. The condition, caused by a mutation in a small gene called RNU2-2it is … Read more
Scientists may have invented a night vision laser. Our incredible progress as a society has been increasing exponentially in recent years. When a team of scientists did it The chip is too thin to study invisible light of the world, they have mistakenly created something else entirely, the evergreen tree. How can this new invention … Read more
Sign up to see the future, today I can’t miss the innovations from the edge of science and technology Scientists have long been intrigued by a large potato-shaped asteroid, called 16 Psyche, which they suspect is rich in iron – so it could be very lucrative for future asteroid mining. The 173-kilometer object, which orbits … Read more
As water cools, its behavior becomes more surprising from a physics point of view, and researchers looking for an explanation have discovered something new: a previously hidden “point” that appears in supercooled water that doesn’t freeze. By varying pressure and temperature, scientists can keep liquid water below the normal ice surface. Previous studies have shown … Read more
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Primordial black holes (PBHs) are a very special type of black hole, thought to have formed from dense pockets of subatomic matter in the seconds after the Big Bang – and a new study reports what may be the first direct time. That may take years to prove, but the prospect is exciting. Black holes … Read more
Credit: POSTECH University, South Korea. Water is the most common liquid on Earth, yet it almost defies the laws of thermodynamics. Every known liquid contracts and thickens when cooled. Water does the opposite. As you cool water after it freezes, it shrinks considerably, which is why ice floats easily in ponds, lakes, and oceans. Now, … Read more
This article contains affiliate links; if you click on such a link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Scientists Have Established a 300-Year-Old Law of Physics© Marc Mateos – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may receive commissions or other income from these links.” Here’s what you’ll learn by reading this story: … Read more