In a surprising discovery for botany, Colombia has revealed the existence of a new species of giant water lily, the Victoria colombiana. This finding, which took place in the lakes of the Inírida region in Guainía, is characterized by leaves…
What does it mean for an ecosystem to be resilient? It’s a question that intrigues Rob Salguero-Gómez, a professor at the University of Oxford. His academic roots stretch back to Utah, where he studied near Vernal during his Ph.D.
Tiny young beetles have given conservation teams evidence that a rare species is breeding at a site in Wales, United Kingdom. Inspectors found short-necked oil beetle larvae at Castlemartin Range in Pembrokeshire during checks this year. Larvae are the young…
Viruses are usually associated with causing infections, but some can actually help fight them. Scientists are now working to turn these bacteria-killing viruses into treatments for dangerous infections that no longer respond to conventional antibiotics. An international team of experts…
Scientists have grown a realistic human lens from stem cells for the first time which could potentially pave the way for new treatments for cataracts and other eye conditions. In a new breakthrough, researchers from the UK's Anglia Ruskin University…
How Evolution of IleRS Regulated Aminoacylation Rates One member of this family is isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase (IleRS), which pairs the amino acid isoleucine to its corresponding tRNA. IleRS has traditionally been classified into two forms, IleRS1 and IleRS2, based on differences in their…
Research from UNSW Sydney has assessed a range of contaminants that may warrant closer monitoring to help protect the environment and maintain the benefits of biosolid reuse. UNSW engineers have identified a number of contaminants that may warrant closer attention…
Posted October 23, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods Seven million years ago, the evolution of humans and chimpanzees suddenly split from their common ancestor. New research finds that a retroviral infection inserted viral DNA into the genome of early chimpanzees can account…
PHNOM PENH – Rising water levels and the loss of tall nesting trees are threatening bird habitats at Boeung Prek Lapouv Protected Landscape in Takeo province. Conservationists say more than 200 nests are at risk due to flooding during the latest monitoring…
China Daily Xiong'an Zhongguancun Science Park: A glimpse of the future What happens when Beijing's technology meets Xiong'an's real-world needs? Join Erik Nilsson as he explores Xiong'an Zhongguancun Science Park, where AI, drones and robotics are turning cutting-edge innovation into…
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