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As the world turns to green hydrogen and other renewable energy sources, scientists have discovered that archaea – the third form of life after bacteria and eukaryotes – have been making energy using hydrogen gas and 'ultraminimal' enzymes for billions of years.



					
			

Specifically, the international team of researchers discovered that at least nine phyla of archaea, a domain of single-celled organisms lacking internal membrane-bound structures, produce hydrogen gas using enzymes thought to only exist in the other two forms of life.
Archaea, they realized, not only have the smallest hydrogen-using enzymes compared to bacteria and eukaryotes, but their enzymes for consuming and...

Third Form of Life Makes Energy in 'Remarkable' Ways, Scientists Discover

A collection of new species discovered lurking on the seafloor exemplifies exactly how alien this strange world is. In the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, marine scientists have discovered animals humanity has never seen before: creatures who live very different lives, in the permanent darkness of the abyssopelagic.

Alien-Looking Species Seen For First Time Ever in Ocean's Darkest Depths

In the cold, dark waters of the Gulf of California, a strange squid was discovered keeping vigil over her incubating young. At depths far below the reach of sunlight, a remotely operated vehicle caught sight of a species of cephalopod few humans – if any – would have laid eyes upon. Tightly clasped in her arms was a clutch of eggs.

Captivating Video Shows a Mysterious Deep Sea Squid Clutching Its Eggs

Even without a central nervous system, some life on planet Earth can behave in arguably intelligent ways. Plants are not often thought of as cognizant beings, but perhaps that's our own brain-y bias at play. In a fascinating and contentious new paper, Andre Kessler, a chemical ecologist at Cornell University,...

This Flower Could Be Defined as Intelligent, Scientists Say


A detailed comparison of  COVID-19 cases has finally provided insight into why some individuals have yet to endure so much as a sniffle from a  virus that brought much of the world to its knees.



					
			

Based on an analysis of the genetic activity in the nasal tissues and blood of people with unsuccessful  SARS-CoV-2 infections, a team of researchers led by the Wellcome Sanger Institute and University College London in the UK has discovered a novel immune response that provides a robust front-line defense.
While vaccines and their boosters have radically reduced the risk of death and severe complications...

World-First Experiment Reveals Why Some People Never Get COVID-19

The face of one of the earliest known Homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death. The Jebel Irhoud fossils, discovered in Morocco, have pushed back the timeline of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years, revealing that our ancestors spread across Africa much earlier than previously thought.

Jebel Irhoud: Scientists reveal face of the world’s first known human

Some time deep in our evolutionary past, most likely more than once, a significant amount of Neanderthal DNA became mixed in with our own, influencing everything from how we now fight illness to even our appearance. A new study by researchers from Clemson University and Loyola University in the US...

Autism Linked With DNA Our Ancestors Inherited From Neanderthals

Somewhere, out there, lurking in the Universe, is a whole bunch of matter we haven't been able to find. And it's not a trivial amount, either. Roughly 70 to 80 percent of all mass is considered to be the mysterious stuff known as dark matter. Normal matter makes up the minority. That's everything we can detect – all the stars, planets, black holes, dust, gas, moons, people.

A Glow in Jupiter's Night Could Be The Smoking Gun Signal For Dark Matter

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It’s the oldest marine reptile ever found in the Southern Hemisphere.

246-Million-Year-Old Polar Sea Monster Is Older Than The Dinosaurs

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took a shortcut to steer clear of a path riddled with boulders — and stumbled into a field full of stones the likes of which scientists have never seen before on the Red Planet. On its fourth campaign since landing three years ago, the tireless...

NASA Rover Discovers Strange Stones, Never Before Seen on Mars

Rarely sighted and unusually bright, fast radio bursts keep throwing out mysterious signals that can't be explained by existing theories, sending astrophysicists in new directions as they search for their sources. Some blip more than once, drawing researchers back for repeat investigations. Most are never heard from again. A new...

Most Fast Radio Bursts Blip Just Once, And We Might Soon Know Why

Animals here have found a way to live without sunlight.

Bizarre Sea Pig Spotted At Chile’s Deepest Seeps 2,836 Meters Below The Sea


In December 2019, astronomers were stunned when the core of a relatively sedate galaxy 300 million light-years away abruptly lit up like a Christmas tree, shining more brightly than we've ever seen it.



					
			

A giant  black hole that kicked into gear and started guzzling material from the space around it is the best explanation for such a dim galaxy that suddenly blazes with light. Other events, like exploding stars, can cause a distant galaxy to brighten – but, typically, those events fade over time.
SDSS1335+0728, as the galaxy is known, did not do the typical thing. In fact, it has grown...

Astronomers Witness Monster Black Hole Awaken And Begin Feeding Frenzy

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A recently discovered exoplanet, HD 63433 d, located just 73 light-years away, offers a unique opportunity to study a young world reminiscent of early Earth. This Earth-sized planet orbits a Sun-like star and is less than 500 million years old, making it one of the youngest planets found to date. Its proximity and similarities to Earth make it a valuable target for scientists seeking insights into planetary formation and evolution.

Researchers find a molten planet similar to the early version of Earth


Whether it's freshly diced, sprinkled, or infused in oil, regularly adding some garlic to your diet has been found to keeps both blood sugar and cholesterol in check.
A  meta-analysis of 22 previous studies that included 29 randomized, controlled trials conducted by researchers from Southeast University and Xizang Minzu University in China confirms the consumption of garlic is linked with lower levels of glucose and some types of fat molecule.



					
			

Glucose and lipids are key nutrients for the body, providing energy and the basis of a wide variety of building blocks. Modern diets can often lead to too much of a...

Garlic Could Be a Secret Weapon to Keep Down Your Glucose And Cholesterol

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A NEW species of Pterosaur - a giant, flying, carnivorous reptile - has been discovered in the Australian outback. Kevin Peterson, who has a deep interest in paleontology, found the bones in 2021 while hunting for gold. The fossilised remains reveal a "fearsome" reptilian beast with an enormous 15ft wingspan,...

New species of ‘fearsome’ prehistoric flying reptile unearthed with wings as big as an entire giraffe

SCIENTISTS may have just cracked the mystery behind the multiple ice ages that plunged Earth into a deep freeze for 300million years. There are a number of theories as to why Earth’s climate chilled, such as our planet’s tilt and rotation, shifting tectonic plates and volcanic eruptions. But scientists at the University of Boston say […]

Scientists crack big mystery behind Earth’s multiple ice ages and what plunged us into a 300million year deep freeze

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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NASA plans to launch a mini satellite into Earth's orbit that could revolutionize astronomy as we know it.

NASA is putting an 'artificial star' in orbit around Earth

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This Is The First Animal Ever Found That Doesn't Need Oxygen to Survive

Some truths about the Universe and our experience in it seem immutable. The sky is up. Gravity sucks. Nothing can travel faster than light. Multicellular life...

This Is The First Animal Ever Found That Doesn't Need Oxygen to Survive

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