Secret

Scientists discovered a secret deal between a plant and beetles

Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae. Surprisingly, this action also…

2 days ago

The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut

A new study shows that changes in the gut microbiome can directly influence how the brain works, revealing a powerful…

2 months ago

How Earth endured a planet-wide inferno: The secret water vault under our feet

Around 4.6 billion years ago, Earth looked nothing like the calm, blue world we see today. Repeated and powerful impacts…

3 months ago

A simple turn reveals a 1,500-year-old secret on Roman glass

In the quiet glow of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith noticed something unexpected about ancient Roman glass that had gone…

3 months ago

Laser satellites expose a secret Antarctic carbon burst

A team of scientists has found that the Southern Ocean emits far more carbon dioxide (CO2) during the lightless Antarctic…

4 months ago

A hidden blood molecule may hold the secret to healthy aging and long life

Aging affects every part of the body, inside and out. The wrinkles and gray hair that appear on the surface…

4 months ago

Your pumpkin might be hiding a toxic secret

Researchers in Japan have revealed how some gourds draw pollutants into their fruits. The secret lies in a protein that…

5 months ago

Gold flakes expose the secret forces binding our world together

When dust clings to a surface or a gecko walks across a ceiling, it happens thanks to what scientists call…

5 months ago

The Moon’s south pole hides a 4-billion-year-old secret

When astronauts touch down near the moon's south pole in the coming years as part of NASA's Artemis program, they…

5 months ago

Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever

We've all heard the story: biochar cleans water by adsorbing pollutants -- trapping them like a sponge. Or, in fancier…

6 months ago