Stressed plants emit ultrasounds. These sounds, imperceptible to the human ear, are a valuable source of information for certain butterflies. A new study reveals how these insects use this hidden ...

Researchers in China conducted the first study demonstrating this neural coupling between two different species. Using electroencephalography (EEG), they recorded the brain signals of dogs and humans ...

The only organ in our body with an intrinsic innervation, the intestine has one hundred million neurons connected to the central nervous system by only two thousand axons. This enteric nervous system ...

The scientists have named this cell the "EndoMac progenitor." Unlike ordinary cells, it can transform into two distinct types: an endothelial cell (responsible for the formation of blood vessels), and ...

New scientific research reveals that genetic makeup provides varying degrees of protection against lung cancer induced by cigarette smoke. The reason: the existence of variations that modulate the ...

Can a bone still tell the story of a smoker, centuries after their death? Yes, according to a new British study. Archaeologists in Leicester reveal an unexpected tobacco imprint on our skeleton.

Camembert, this iconic cheese of French gastronomy, might hold a big surprise. According to a study, its fermented compounds could have beneficial effects on memory and cognitive functions. This ...

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are the only existing members of the human family tree. However, our evolutionary journey began around 6 million years ago and gave rise to at least 18 species, ...

Karst landscapes, with their sculptural appearance, cover nearly one-sixth of the Earth's surface. These natural formations, shaped by water over thousands of years, are as impressive as they are ...

The extinction of dinosaurs remains one of the greatest topics in natural history. A new study challenges the idea that they were already weakened before the devastating impact.

The SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite, launched in December 2022, has mapped the seabed in just one year. This map, achieved with an 8-kilometer (approximately 5-mile) resolution, ...

Researchers from the University of Maryland have revealed that these reptiles use their saccule to sense low-frequency vibrations. But what exactly does this discovery entail? The saccule, a structure ...