The human reference genome has always been a remarkable but flawed tool. A new ‘pangenome’ aims…
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Researchers measure the light emitted by a sub-Neptune planet's atmosphere
Researchers observed exoplanet GJ 1214b’s atmosphere by measuring the heat it emits while orbiting its host…
House in Germany struck by a meteorite — second such incident in a fortnight
A meteorite approximately 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter pierced through the roof of a family…
Kangaroo Island ants 'play dead' to avoid predators
They’re well known for their industrious work, but now a species of ant on Kangaroo Island…
Water warming study shows unexpected impact on fish size
The theory that water-breathing animals such as fish will shrink due to global warming has been…
Human eyes really do play 'tricks' on the mind, say experts
A new study has shown that the human visual system can ‘trick’ the brain into making…
Basic 'toolkit' for organ development is illuminated by sea star
One of the basic and crucial embryonic processes to unfold in virtually every living organism is…
Earth's first animals had particular taste in real estate
Even without body parts that allowed for movement, new research shows — for the first time…
Crab populations are crashing. Could losing their sense of smell be one of the important reasons why?
A new U of T Scarborough study finds that climate change is causing a commercially significant…
How 1,000 undergraduates helped solve an enduring mystery about the sun
For three years at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of students spent an…