When we think of Antarctic exploration, the narrative is overwhelmingly white. The first confirmed sighting of mainland Antarctica was attributed...
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A potentially new species of tree frog has been discovered in New Guinea, and it’s full of surprises. For starters,...
The most common bacterial cause of food poisoning seems to have another trick up its sleeve. A new study looking...
In the world of microbial warfare, sometimes you have to change the very fabric of who you are. Viruses that...
Like everything in this pandemic, the knowledge we have about how COVID-19 affects pregnancy has changed since we first learnt...
The human immune system relies on an intricate army of T cells, B cells, macrophages and many more, all keeping us safe from...
Despite often stigmatizing portrayals in TV shows and movies, most ‘hoarders’ don’t fall in line with the dramatic stereotype of living...
The Red Planet, called that for its rusty oxidized soil, looks vastly different to our planet’s green and blue appearance....
Not all auroras slither through the sky like snakes. Some – called diffuse aurora – are more like an even...
Humans and dogs have been staring into each other’s eyes for generations. Whether it’s a pleading gaze for some leftovers,...
The problem starts with Brazil nuts. The large edible seeds are a common fixture in mixed nut bags, but they’re...
Have you heard the one about NASA spending millions to develop a pen that would write in space, while the...