Scientists studying asteroids found that two seemingly unrelated types share a strange dusty coating of troilite. By using polarization of light instead of traditional spectra, Joe Masiero uncovered evidence that these space rocks may have Read More
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Some people carry a rare mutation that makes them resistant to viruses. Now scientists have copied that effect with an experimental mRNA therapy that stopped both flu and COVID in animal trials — raising hopes for Read More
Massive tropical bat is surprisingly family oriented, rare videos show
New footage reveals spectral bats “hugging,” playing, and bringing food to their young Summary New footage offers an intimate glimpse into the social lives of spectral bats, dispelling their reputation as solely fearsome predators. The Read More
A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin. Summary A lost and bewildered wood stork, native to subtropical climates, has made an unlikely appearance Read More
Science, Volume 389, Issue 6759, Page 455-457, July 2025. Summary Without knowing the specific content of the Science article from July 2025, I can provide a general summary based on the journal and format. A Science article in that Read More
Scientists have developed a drone-based counting method that corrected major errors in traditional wildlife surveys. Researchers from the University of Florida have created a more precise method for counting wildlife using drones. This advancement played Read More
Using precision gene editing technology, researchers corrected mutations in the brains of mice with a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder. Summary Researchers successfully employed precision gene editing in mice brains to correct genetic mutations causing a neurodevelopmental Read More
New research on Monday contradicted the commonly held idea that males dominate females among primates, revealing far more nuanced power dynamics in the relationships of our close relatives. Summary A new study challenges the prevailing Read More
A dramatic cosmic event, a rare dwarf nova that suddenly brightened by a factor of 2,500, has been discovered with the help of everyday skywatchers through the Kilonova Seekers project. Often described as playing astronomical “spot Read More
Before Columbus: A 4,000-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals a Rare Leprosy Strain
Scientists have decoded the genetic blueprints of a rare leprosy bacterium preserved in 4,000-year-old Chilean skeletons, opening a surprising new chapter in the story of Hansen’s disease. Researchers reconstructed two complete genomes of Mycobacterium Read More