Science & Technology

At least 8% of the human genome is genetic material from viruses. It was considered ‘junk DNA’ until recently, but its role in human development… Read More

NASA’s Navigation Doppler Lidar technology, set for a lunar demonstration, highlights advancements in landing technology with implications beyond space exploration. Later this month, NASA’s commercial… Read More

African Swine Fever is causing widespread devastation in the forests and communities of Borneo. A virulent and highly infectious virus is rapidly spreading among domestic… Read More

The advancement in metamaterials technology, facilitated by AI, enables the creation of materials with novel properties and enhanced durability, promising significant implications for multiple fields…. Read More

Scientists are examining the development of lamprey embryos to shed light on the origin of the vertebrate head, which could enhance our understanding of ancestral… Read More

In November 2023, the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission documented a vast algae bloom around the Falkland Islands, highlighting the interplay between oceanic currents that fuel these… Read More

Scientists identify the gene responsible for autosomal dominant spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic… Read More

Which came first: Black holes or galaxies? Findings ‘completely shake up’ what we know about galaxy formation. Black holes not only existed at the dawn… Read More

Research reveals a consistent microbial network involved in animal decomposition, promising advancements in forensic science and beyond, with implications for accurately estimating time of death… Read More

A landmark study has uncovered that bottom trawling contributes to the release of as much as 370 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually into… Read More