A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...

Newly sequenced Native genomes showcase a wealth of surprises, from previously unknown populations to unique high-altitude adaptations.

Lions are one of the most recognizable sights on the African savannah, living and hunting in family groups known as prides. Lion cubs are often present, and the reproductive process that leads to ...

The discovery of exoplanet PSR J2322-2650b reveals how unusual other worlds can be. This exoplanet takes just 7.8 hours to ...

A team of anthropologists recently examined a collection of fossil hominin jawbones, teeth, and vertebrae that belong to ...

Cell division is an essential process for all life on Earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early ...

The pursuit to fulfill this mandate not only brings clarity to our meaning and purpose in this world, but it also creates the ...

This is a summary of: Liu. H. et al. Viral RNA blocks circularization to evade host codon usage control. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09809-y (2025).

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified the genes that allow an organism to switch between living as single ...

Cell division is an essential process for all life on earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early ...

Hair grows about half an inch each month. Stress, illness, and aging can affect hair growth. Rogaine can be used daily for hair loss treatment. Hair grows approximately half an inch each month. Age, ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.