Parasitic worms on blue crab eggs may reveal a crab’s spawning history. Their resilience in varied salinities makes them promising for fishery monitoring. Parasitic worms that feed on crab eggs may seem unsettling, but Read More
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Alaska may soon gain critical seconds, or even minutes, of advance warning before major earthquakes strike, thanks to a new study modeling the effectiveness of early warning systems across the state. A new report finds Read More
Scientists are turning to a surprising new ally in the fight against climate change: digital twins — smart, AI-powered replicas of real-world energy systems. These virtual models can help us better understand and improve everything from Read More
A study highlights the health benefits of walking among an underrepresented group of low-income and Black individuals. Walking regularly is known to offer numerous health benefits, but most studies on the topic have centered around Read More
Earth’s biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent “sixth mass extinction” threatens beloved and important wildlife. It also threatens to reduce the amount of genetic diversity—or variation—within species. Summary Earth’s biodiversity is Read More
An unusual alliance of Republican lawmakers and animal rights advocates, together with others, is creating storm clouds for a plan to protect one threatened owl by killing a more common one. Summary A bipartisan coalition Read More
The new implant contains a reservoir of glucagon that sits beneath the skin and can be activated in an emergency, with no need for injections. For individuals with Type 1 diabetes, the risk of hypoglycemia, dangerously Read More
In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it into stone. Scientists discovered these trees Read More
A toxic mold once feared for causing mysterious deaths in ancient tombs is now at the center of a medical breakthrough. Scientists at Penn have engineered compounds from Aspergillus flavus—a fungus blamed for the “Read More