New Chemical Offers Eco-Friendly Solution for Controlling Destructive Drywood Termites
Scientists have developed a safer termite control method using bistrifluron, a low-toxicity chemical that disrupts molting and wipes out entire colonies over time.
New Mass Spectrometry Method Cuts Bacterial Diagnosis Time From Days to Minutes
A new mass spectrometry method can identify harmful bacteria in minutes, cutting diagnostic times from days to help doctors treat infections faster and more precisely.
New Study Reveals the Impact of Social Bonds on Gorilla Health and Reproduction
A new study shows that social bonds shape gorilla health and reproduction, but their effects vary by sex and group size, revealing the complex role of relationships in survival.
Children Wait Longer for Rewards When Peer Promises to Wait, New Study Finds
Young children are more likely to delay gratification when a peer promises to wait too highlighting the powerful role of trust and cooperation in early decision-making.
Study Reveals Universe’s End Could Come ‘Sooner Than Expected,’ as Cosmic Objects Decay Faster
A new study shows that white dwarfs and neutron stars may evaporate far sooner than once, reshaping predictions about how and when the universe will end.
Scientists Uncover How LINE-1 Genetic Element Inserts Itself into Human DNA
New research reveals how a "jumping gene" called LINE-1 sneaks into human DNA during cell division, explaining its role in disease and evolution.
Tiny “Water Bears” Help Scientists Print Microelectronics on Living Tissue
Using frozen tardigrades, scientists have printed nanoscale patterns on living tissue, opening the door to futuristic biotech like biosensors and microelectronics on organisms.
Why Some Islands Are Growing Despite Rising Seas
Despite rising seas, many atoll islands are growing or staying stable, thanks to natural sediment movements that reshape land, as long as human activity does not interfere.
Why Parkinson’s Cases Are Surging—and What’s Causing It
Parkinson’s cases are soaring worldwide, and mounting evidence points to pollution, pesticides, and industrial toxins, not just aging, as key drivers behind the surge.
The Rise and Fall of “Leviathan”: When Giant Whales Ruled the Seas
Livyatan melvillei, a giant toothed whale with 36-cm fangs, once ruled the seas, but vanished as shifting oceans and prey collapse ended its reign.