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Scientists Just Created The First Living Thing With Fully Synthetic DNA

The research took two years and resulted in that largest human-made genome ever. They created synthetic life from E. coli bacteria, which could help in manufacturing medicine.

By Marco Margaritoff May 16, 2019
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Scientists Just Created The First Living Thing With Fully Synthetic DNA

The research took two years and resulted in that largest human-made genome ever. They created synthetic life from E. coli bacteria, which could help in manufacturing medicine.

By Marco Margaritoff May 16, 2019
Tomatoes With Pesticide
Tomatoes With Pesticide

Scientists Find A Gene To Make Supermarket Tomatoes Tastier

In the past, breeders have focused squarely on size and shelf-life of their produce. With this new tool, scientists hope breeders will opt for taste and pathogen resistance as well.

By Marco Margaritoff May 14, 2019
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Scientists Find A Gene To Make Supermarket Tomatoes Tastier

In the past, breeders have focused squarely on size and shelf-life of their produce. With this new tool, scientists hope breeders will opt for taste and pathogen resistance as well.

By Marco Margaritoff May 14, 2019
Beaver Size Comparison Chart
Beaver Size Comparison Chart

Scientists Discover Why The Prehistoric Giant Beaver Castoroides Went Extinct

Both the giant beaver known as Castoroides and the average-size North American beaver co-existed during the Ice Age, but only one species survived.

By Natasha Ishak May 14, 2019
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Scientists Discover Why The Prehistoric Giant Beaver Castoroides Went Extinct

Both the giant beaver known as Castoroides and the average-size North American beaver co-existed during the Ice Age, but only one species survived.

By Natasha Ishak May 14, 2019
Koala Eating A Leaf
Koala Eating A Leaf

Threatened By Deforestation And Chlamydia, Koalas Are Now “Functionally Extinct”

"I have heard every excuse under the sun to not step in and protect habitats. It is time [the government] enacted the [Koala Protection Act] and create change for our koalas."

By Natasha Ishak May 13, 2019
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Threatened By Deforestation And Chlamydia, Koalas Are Now “Functionally Extinct”

"I have heard every excuse under the sun to not step in and protect habitats. It is time [the government] enacted the [Koala Protection Act] and create change for our koalas."

By Natasha Ishak May 13, 2019
Aldabra Rail Bird Staring
Aldabra Rail Bird Staring

Scientists Find Aldabra Rail Bird That Went Extinct And Then Re-Evolved Back Into Existence

"There was an almost complete turn over in the fauna. Everything…went extinct. Yet as the Aldabra rail still lives on today, something must have happened for it to have returned."

By Marco Margaritoff May 13, 2019
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Scientists Find Aldabra Rail Bird That Went Extinct And Then Re-Evolved Back Into Existence

"There was an almost complete turn over in the fauna. Everything…went extinct. Yet as the Aldabra rail still lives on today, something must have happened for it to have returned."

By Marco Margaritoff May 13, 2019
Amphipods Nuclear
Amphipods Nuclear

Nuclear Particles From Cold War Atomic Bomb Tests Found In Creatures 36,000 Feet Below Sea Level

Researchers found nuclear particles inside crustaceans living seven miles below sea level, including in the remote depths of the Mariana Trench.

By Natasha Ishak May 8, 2019
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Nuclear Particles From Cold War Atomic Bomb Tests Found In Creatures 36,000 Feet Below Sea Level

Researchers found nuclear particles inside crustaceans living seven miles below sea level, including in the remote depths of the Mariana Trench.

By Natasha Ishak May 8, 2019
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