If we discovered evidence of alien life, would we even realize it? Life on other planets could be so different from what we’re used to that we might not recognize any biological signatures that it produces. Recent years have seen…
The first life-forms on Earth needed a pu pu platter of ingredients to exist, but one of those ingredients, the mineral phosphorus, has long puzzled scientists. No one knew how phosphorus, one of the six main chemical elements of life,…
Natalie Katilius was pulled from the River Shannon in a critical condition in the early hours of Thursday and was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick Ms Katilius, a mother of one, in her 30s, who was the face of…
The world of the teensy-tiny, the quantum realm, could have a favorite flavor. We’re not talking about itty-bitty ice cream cones, of course. The world of particles is split into three camps, called “flavors” (don’t ask why). For example, the…
Yesterday (Jan. 2), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new policy to crack down on companies that sell mint- and fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes, popular products among children and teens. The policy aims to quell the widespread use of…
A gruesome video has emerged, showing the moment a vet pulled a huge pulsating parasite from a kitten’s nose If you’re feeling squeamish this Friday morning, it may be wise to click onto a different story. A gruesome video has…