As researchers employ AI to engineer novel viruses, specialists are probing whether present-day biosecurity protocols are adequate to address this emerging hazard.(Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko via Getty Images) Scientists have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) for the construction of entirely new…
A couple of years ago, another fashion trend arrived in our country: the Yorkshire Terrier. No one is indifferent to this breed—they’re either madly loved or hated. I’ve always disliked dogs—shaggy, mean, and smelly. And then one fine day, he…
One day, a kitten appeared in our family. Gray and white, fluffy, and very cheerful. We decided to name him “Bunny.” It was certainly an unusual name, but he looked so much like this beautiful creature. At first, Hare was…
Are you in the U.S. and have you tried getting a COVID vaccine this year? We want to hear from you. (Photo: Yulia Reznikova, Getty Images) Each fall, updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines are released around the same time as…
A new species of crinoid fish has been discovered at a depth of 10,700 feet. (Image credit: © 2019 MBARI) A lumpy pink fish with blue eyes and beard-like appendages was captured on video hovering above the muddy bottom of…
An international team of researchers from China and the UK has uncovered a mechanism by which influenza is particularly dangerous for the elderly. The work is published in the journal PNAS. Scientists have found that with age, the level of…
Fleas are annoying parasites that cause discomfort not only to animals, but also to people. Many are sure that these bloodsuckers jump to humans only from dogs, but in fact there are over 2,500 species of fleas in the world.…
The house sparrow is one of the most famous and widespread birds in the world, belonging to the passerine family. These small birds are striking in their resilience. They lead a sedentary lifestyle and rarely migrate to warmer climes, which…
The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more we realize how similar they are to humans. We share 98% of our DNA with chimpanzees, and if you need proof, this video might convince you. It shows a chimpanzee named Citron…
Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol may be contributing to the growth of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the journal npj Antimicrobials and Resistance by scientists at the University of South Australia. This study has found…