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The Viewpoint: Scientists discover ‘hemifusome,’ a new cellular structure key to cell health
The discovery of a new cellular organelle, the "hemifusome," is reshaping our understanding of how cells manage internal cargo and could offer new insights into devastating genetic disorders.
The Viewpoint: Who wrote the Bible? A new AI model offers statistical clues
A new AI tool reveals the linguistic fingerprints of the Bible’s anonymous authors, offering a robust, data-driven approach to solving one of history’s oldest literary mysteries.
Feral rabbits don’t revert to wild form, study finds
A new study on rabbit skulls reveals that when domesticated breeds go feral, they don't simply revert to their wild ancestors but evolve into a unique, unpredictable new form.
Study: Da Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ secret is a hidden triangle
A new study reveals that a hidden triangle in Leonardo da Vinci’s notes is the key to the ‘Vitruvian Man’s’ geometry, linking the Renaissance masterpiece to modern anatomical science.
A cat’s catch leads scientists to discover new virus in Florida shrew
A pet cat’s prey has led scientists to discover and genetically map a new strain of orthoreovirus in a Florida shrew.
Why cats sleep on their left side: It’s a brainy survival tactic
Researchers conclude that a cat’s preference for sleeping on its left side is a key survival strategy that primes its brain to respond to threats rapidly.
To build on Mars, scientists create self-sustaining ‘living’ material
Scientists have developed a self-sustaining material derived from microbes that can transform Martian dust into concrete for constructing future habitats.
Scientists discover ‘hemifusome,’ a new cellular structure key to cell health
The discovery of a new cellular organelle, the "hemifusome," is reshaping our understanding of how cells manage internal cargo and could offer new insights into devastating genetic disorders.
Baboon travel lines shaped by friendship, not fear, study finds
New research reveals that baboons travel in orderly lines not for strategic protection but simply to stay close to their friends.
Study: Vegetarians value personal power, achievement more than meat-eaters
New research reveals that vegetarians are often driven more by a desire for personal achievement and nonconformity than by values of social harmony and tradition.