Human bodies are increasingly falling short of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, “Science Alert” reported. While previously believed to be confined to the US and UK, the phenomenon was recently found in a remote Bolivian tribe as well. In animals, homeostasis regulates body temperature. […]
A London lab has programmed an artificial intelligence to predict protein shapes, “The New York Times” reported. The program, called AlphaFold, can look at a string of amino acids and accurately predict which 3D shape they will form when they become a protein. Why does protein folding matter? […]
Dinosaurs were still on the rise when the fatal asteroid struck, CNN reported. While many scientists believe dinosaurs were on their way out, new research suggests they would have continued to rule the Earth. Drastic atmospheric change has nearly ended life on Earth many times. […]
Argentine tegu lizards are spreading throughout the southeastern United States, National Geographic reported. The lizards are omnivores, eating smaller animals and fruits, and are the size of dogs, though they can grow up to four feet in length. Reptiles have many unique characteristics. […]
A British brewery is replacing one-third of its barley with leftover bread, CNN reported. Their goal is to reduce food waste and they’ve inspired other breweries around the world to do the same. Studies show that choosing where to get food affects the food web. […]
A newly discovered coral reef off the Australian coast is 500 meters tall, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. It is the largest detached reef to be discovered in 120 years and it is over 1.5 kilometers wide. But what are coral reefs made of? […]
The International Space Station had its 20th birthday on November 2, “The New York Times” reported. Since 2000, it has been a symbol of global cooperation in humanity’s endeavors to reach for the stars. Unfortunately, space exploration is expensive and slow. […]
A Belgian cemetery has been overrun with unnatural mutant crayfish, “The New Zealand Herald” reported. The all-female horde of crustaceans don’t require males to reproduce and were initially created in a breeding program. Understanding cloning begins with a look at cells. […]
Paleontologists were unable to discuss bones online due to a language filter, “The Guardian” reported. Slang terminology butted heads with science when a computerized language filter mistook fossil talk for naughty language. Finding fossils is hard enough without dealing with censorship. […]
NASA has landed a spacecraft on an asteroid with an uneven, rocky surface, NPR reported. The van-sized spacecraft had been orbiting the asteroid for two years before touching down on it. What about near-Earth asteroids? […]
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