Thousands of common murres such as this one died and washed ashore as a result of a marine heat wave known as “the blob.” Five years ago, tens of thousands of emaciated seabirds washed ashore on the Pacific Coast. Now,…
Eukaryotic cells, as illustrated here, evolved from single-celled organisms around 2 billion years ago. A microbe found in the muddy depths of the Pacific Ocean doesn’t look like much other than a blob with tentacles. But this unassuming little critter…
Researchers found that men taking fish oil pills had better sperm, healthier hormone levels and bigger
Tributes have been made to 20-year-old Cameron Blair, a Cork Institute of Technology student who collapsed and died after being stabbed in the neck while at a house party in the Irish city The 20-year-old was fatally stabbed on Thursday…
Tiny-but-tough tardigrades aren’t as indestructible as previously believed. These microanimals, which live in both fresh and salt water, are famous for their ability to survive extremes that would kill other organisms. But new research finds that the creatures rapidly wilt…
The number of deaths from sepsis worldwide is much higher than previously thought, with an estimated 20% of people dying from the life-threatening condition, according to a new study. The study, published today (Jan. 16) in the journal The Lancet,…