Lava tubes contain unknown “microbial dark matter”
Researchers discovered lava tubes on Mauna Loa containing previously unknown microorganisms with metabolisms and communities that could…
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This ant queen gives birth to a different species
Researchers found that the queen of one ant species can produce both her own species and another by cloning the males of the other species…
How molecules copy themselves with fewer errors
Researchers found a new way molecules self-replicate with fewer errors, by selecting similar ingredients. This “selective binding”…
Astronomers model early star clusters
Scientists used computer simulations to determine how ancient star clusters formed. Their results were similar to real clusters found with…
Reinventing fabric coatings from textile waste
Scientists developed a sustainable way to upcycle discarded polyester and spandex fabrics into durable, toxin-free coatings using…
Scientists observe a changing exoplanet orbit
Astronomers conducted a multifaceted study of the exoplanet TrES-1 b and found that its orbit is shifting, possibly due to an unseen…
Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic?
Researchers found that microbes living on biodegradable plastics have more genes for plastic degradation than those living on traditional…
How did early galaxies form?
Astronomers observed a distant, ancient galaxy and found that it consisted of 5 distinct regions, suggesting a complex formation history…
3D-printed spinal cord organoids aid spinal recovery in rats
Scientists grew miniature spinal cords from stem cells and implanted them into rats with spinal cord injuries. The cells formed functional…
How often are stars flung out of the center of the Galaxy?
Researchers surveyed stars in the Milky Way Galaxy and found they’re only rarely ejected from the Galaxy's center.