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Costa Rican sloth antibiotics offer hope for human medicine
The fur of Costa Rican sloths appears to harbor antibiotic-producing bacteria that scientists hope may hold…
Life on land and water teeters between haves and have-nots
In the race to make the world more livable for people and nature, progress on land…
A supermassive black hole and its jet, all in a single picture
In May 2022, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team released the first-ever radio image of M87’s…
China's Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes
Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of…
DNA study of famed US sled dog shows what made him so tough
New York’s Central Park has a statue dedicated to him, and there’s even been a movie…
Human activities have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing population into smaller patches
Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most…
Zoonomia: Genetic research reveals all we share with animals
By comparing the genetic blueprints of an array of animals, scientists are gaining new insights into…
'Statistically impossible' heat extremes are here: Study identifies the regions most at risk
In the summer of 2021, Canada’s all-time temperature record was smashed by almost 5℃. Its new…
Super-charged textile repairs itself, monitors heart rhythm
Scientists from around the world have developed a simple metallic coating treatment for clothing or wearable…