Old Data, New Discoveries: Solving The Paradox of the Plankton
In 1961, G. E. Hutchinson first outlined what he called the paradox of the plankton. Over 50 years later, it may be solved.
The Invincible Tardigrade
Tardigrades, aka water bears, are microscopic animals that are found in virtually any environment on Earth.
Is Darwinius really “The Missing Link” to Humans?
Darwinius is an exceptionally well preserved, 47-million-year-old primate from the ancient Messel Pit in Germany. Its position in evolution is contested.
Blackpoll Warblers: Tiny Bird, Huge Journey
Blackpoll warblers make a 1,500 mile, non-stop flight over the Atlantic
A Cosmic Mystery from a Microwave Burrito
The source of mysterious radio waves detected by two of world's largest telescopes has been traced to a microwave.
Genetic Manipulation: The Next Big Thing
The CRISPR-Cas9 (CRISPR) method of genetic manipulation enables scientists to insert, delete, and edit genes in organisms from lowly microbes to monkeys.
Welcome Back to the Large Hadron Collider
After a two-year hiatus, the Large Hadron Collider is starting up again.
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Blood transfusion - 17th century (?)
"Anthropographia" (?) showing blood transfusion between man and sheep; ascribed to J. G. Riva (fl 1618) author of 'De triplici infusionis sanguinis experimento'
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First Blood Transfusion: A History
The world’s first experiments with blood transfusion occurred in the mid-1660s in England. The procedure, carried out between dogs, was gruesome.
Brontosaurus is Back, Baby!
The mighty brontosaurus might be real after all, according to new analysis.