Scientists have kept a tiny slice of cochlea alive outside the body, directly witnessing how hair cells amplify sound. The finding confirms a universal principle of hearing and could pave the way for long-sought treatments for hearing loss.
This tiny butterfly has the most chromosomes of any animal on Earth
Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ways. This discovery sheds light on evolution, conservation, and even cancer research.
Climate Change Is Supercharging Europe’s Biggest Hail
Warming may lead to less frequent but bigger and more devastating hail storms, new research has shown.
Junk Food Puts Memory at Risk—Here’s How to Protect It
Published in Neuron, new research demonstrates how a high-fat diet, even short-term, can rapidly affect brain health, but there are ways to reverse this and prevent long-term cognitive decline.
Bridges-2 Analysis Suggests Why Some Oil Wells Run Dry Early
A common problem with oil wells is that they can run dry even when sound-based measurements say there’s still oil there.
Building Trust in Soil Carbon as a Climate Solution Requires Stronger Evidence
In a comment published in Nature Climate Change, Mark Bradford, the E.H. Harriman Professor of Soils and Ecosystem Ecology, and Yale School of the Environment research scientists Sara Kuebbing and Alexander Polussa ’25 PhD, together with colleagues Emily Oldfield ’05, ’11 MESc, ’19 PhD, of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and...
More Bees Please: 8 New-to-Washington Species Identified
Bee experts wouldn’t have previously expected to find the likes of Osmia cyaneonitens, Dufourea dilatipes and Stelis heronae in Washington.
Inconsistent Charging Stations Hinder EV Adoption
Public electric vehicle charging stations in America have a bad reputation.
Stunning images reveal how antibiotics shatter bacterial defenses
Researchers have revealed how polymyxins, crucial last-resort antibiotics, break down bacterial armor by forcing cells to overproduce and shed it. Astonishingly, the drugs only kill bacteria when they’re active, leaving dormant cells untouched. This discovery could explain recurring infections and inspire strategies to wake bacteria up before treatment.
Miscarriages, down syndrome, and infertility all linked to this hidden DNA process
Human fertility hinges on a delicate molecular ballet that begins even before birth. UC Davis researchers have uncovered how special protein networks safeguard chromosomes as eggs and sperm form, ensuring genetic stability across generations. Using yeast as a model, they revealed how crossovers between chromosomes are protected for decades in...