Scientists

Do dogs know who’s kind? Scientists put it to the test—and got a surprise

Kyoto, Japan -- Many people tend to trust dogs' instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will…

9 months ago

Scientists just found 200+ hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s

For decades, the story of Alzheimer's research has been dominated by a battle between A-beta and tau amyloids, both of…

9 months ago

Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening

Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus found…

10 months ago

Scientists’ top 10 bee-magnet blooms—turn any lawn into a pollinator paradise

Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and…

10 months ago

Scientists thought the Arctic was sealed in ice — they were wrong

For years, scientists have debated whether a giant thick ice shelf once covered the entire Arctic Ocean during the coldest…

10 months ago

Rainforest deaths are surging and scientists just found the shocking cause

Trees in tropical forests are dying at an increased rate, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global climate.…

10 months ago

Scientists just mapped how the body rejects pig organs—and how to stop it

A pioneering study has provided unprecedented insights into the immune response following pig-to-human kidney xenotransplantation.1 The findings, presented today at…

10 months ago

Citizen scientists spot rare exploding star in real-time

Previously described as playing astronomical 'spot the difference,' Kilonova Seekers asks the public to compare the latest images of a…

10 months ago

Scientists just found a sugar switch that protects your brain from Alzheimer’s

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the…

10 months ago

Scientists create living building material that captures CO₂ from the air

The idea seems futuristic: At ETH Zurich, various disciplines are working together to combine conventional materials with bacteria, algae and…

10 months ago