In December, wolf 907F, known as the Yellowstone wolf, died in a skirmish with a rival pack. (Photo by Taylor Rabe) Yellowstone National Park has lost one of its most famous and resilient residents, a one-eyed, 11-year-old wolf who gave…
Many babies born with severe birth defects die within the first few days or weeks of life. (Image credit: shironosov via Getty Images) According to an October 2024 study, the infant mortality rate in the United States has increased by…
Scientists used a device known as a spatial light modulator (SLM) to convert a 2D image displayed on an iPhone 14 Pro into a 3D hologram. (Image credit: shigematsu.sys7) Researchers have created holograms using the light emitted from a standard…
(Left to right) Scientists have discovered previously unknown giant viruses, nicknamed “turtle,” “plumber,” and “Christmas star” based on their shapes. (Image credit: Fisher et al. DOI: 10.1101 (license CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0
Degus live in complex underground systems with up to 10 other individuals. (Image credit: imageBROKER.com GmbH & Co. KG / Alamy Stock Photo) Name: Common Degu (Octodon degus) Where he lives: Central Chile. Diet: grasses, seeds, bark, and sometimes even…
Experts suggest there are likely variations in what is considered a “healthy” vaginal microbiome. (Image credit: nopparit via Getty Images) Researchers aim to create a complete map of the vagina, an atlas that describes the diversity of microorganisms that live…