We've Been Wrong About Lichen For 150 Years
A sweeping genetic analysis of lichen has revealed a third symbiotic organism, hiding in plain sight alongside the familiar two, that has eluded scientists for decades.
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A sweeping genetic analysis of lichen has revealed a third symbiotic organism, hiding in plain sight alongside the familiar two, that has eluded scientists for decades.
A new process developed by researchers at Purdue University extends the shelf life of milk up to 63 days—and without the benefit of added chemicals.
Nope, lemons aren't capable of starting fires. We send out sincerest apologies to Cave Johnson. Read More >>
Think it’s been hot the last few days? Well, you need to shut-up and stop complaining. Be thankful you're not living through the Middle East's scorcher of a heatwave.
Historians suspected that Da Vinci knew about the forces of friction far before modern science, but this discovery seems to prove it.
The hunt for the elusive dark matter received yet another blow as scientists attempt to shed light on the issue.
Stare deep into this abyss. What you are seeing right now is one of the deepest views into space possible. Read More >>
Scientists warn of such a potentially civilisation-ending catastrophe in our future, but as a new study shows, we’ll only have a year to prepare once the signs of an impending eruption become visible.
Despite their diminutive size, raptors were among the most terrifying dinosaurs to menace the Cretaceous Period, but their plus-sized versions, aptly known as “megaraptors,” were considerably worse.
A GSK study collects data about arthritic symptoms from users as they go about their daily lives. That sounds great, but how well will it protect your privacy?
These balls of rock orbiting the TRAPPIST-1 star are being scanned for their human-holding viability.
Or just covering yourself in feathers.
Detailed analysis of one of the moon's most famous craters could completely change the way we look at our own home planet.
The system combines design elements of both biological cells and electronic components, and it can evolve over time to adapt to the changing needs of the research community.
A spacecraft parked in orbit at a distance of one million miles has captured the mother of all timelapse videos—an entire year on Earth. Enjoy. Read More >>
New research offers a clue on how we might be able to continue to grow the staples we’re used to but with much less water.
