Tiny

These tiny dinosaur fossils fooled scientists for 20 years

A long-standing puzzle involving dozens of unusually small dinosaur fossils has finally been resolved. Specimens once believed to represent a…

2 days ago

This tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old fossil just rewrote the origin of spiders

After a long day of teaching, Rudy Lerosey-Aubril turned to a familiar task: preparing a Cambrian arthropod fossil for study.…

3 weeks ago

Ocean warming may supercharge a tiny microbe that controls marine nutrients

Rising ocean temperatures driven by marine heat waves and climate change are reaching deep waters, raising concerns about disruptions to…

1 month ago

Scientists discover tiny plant trick that could supercharge crop yields

An international team of scientists has uncovered a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of land plants. The…

1 month ago

Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read

The decline of lions and pandas often captures global attention, but a quieter and potentially more damaging crisis is unfolding…

3 months ago

This tiny power module could change how the world uses energy

Global demand for electricity is rising fast. Energy-hungry data centers that support artificial intelligence, along with expanding manufacturing, are putting…

3 months ago

We’re Obsessed With This Tiny Honda Fit Race Car

Honda has revealed a Fit race car concept alongside an updated version of the model in China.   It has…

3 months ago

Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight

Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans age 65 and older. The…

3 months ago

This tiny plant is helping solve crimes

Small plants like moss rarely draw attention. Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to…

4 months ago

Tiny microneedle patch dramatically improves heart attack recovery

A research team led by Dr. Ke Huang at Texas A&M University has created a patch designed to support heart…

5 months ago