You will not be 100
Imagine a future where people regularly live to be 120 or even 150. Wouldn’t that be something? For many years, scientists, futurists, and everyday people alike have pondered whether such… Read More
Category: biology
Unveiling Nature’s Map: How Butterflies Hold the Key to Climate’s Genetic Legacy
Imagine you’re hiking in the Alps, taking in the crisp mountain air, when a butterfly flits by. What if I told you that tiny creature carries a map—an ancient one,… Read More
Pain, Spirituality, and Cellular Aging
Chronic pain – it’s a term that evokes empathy, frustration, and often, a sense of helplessness. For the millions living with it, every day is a challenge, filled with physical… Read More
The Cost of Evolution
How Our Expanding Brains Made Us Vulnerable to Aging When you look at a chimpanzee, do you see yourself in its eyes? You should, because, evolutionarily speaking, we’re practically family…. Read More
The Secrets of Mosquitoes’ Heat Vision: A New Approach to Fighting Deadly Diseases
Imagine you’re walking through a warm summer evening, enjoying the fresh air when suddenly you feel the unmistakable itch of a mosquito bite. For most of us, this is an… Read More
The Day a Mammal Took Down a Dinosaur
In the quiet, ancient world of the Cretaceous period, two unlikely foes met in a deadly struggle, their fierce battle immortalized forever in stone. On one side, a small but… Read More
Octopuses That Throw Objects
Imagine you’re swimming through the cool, calm waters off the coast of Australia, marveling at the diverse marine life. Suddenly, something catches your eye—a dark shape emerges from the seabed,… Read More
The Protein Puzzle: Unlocking the Secrets to Muscle Growth
In the world of fitness and nutrition, there’s one topic that seems to spark endless debates: protein intake. Whether you’re an athlete pushing your body to the limits or someone… Read More
The Mystery of the Terror Birds
Imagine standing on the wind-swept plains of South America millions of years ago. Suddenly, a massive, flightless bird, taller than a human and built like a predatory tank, comes into… Read More
Should We Protect Horses from Competition Stress with Medication?
Author’s note: This post also appeared on our sister site, This Week in Pet Health. Head on over there for the latest in science-based news on animal welfare! Horses and… Read More