Science

How our “junk DNA” led to humans being tailless
A CRISPR study out of NYU suggests that junk DNA likely led humans to evolve to be tailless millions of years ago.
World’s first GM banana approved in Australia
Australian regulators have approved a GM banana modified to resist Panama Disease, a devastating fungal infection.
Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit
Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platforms can help clean polluted waterways and even make a profit from cut flower sales.
Brain stimulation could boost learning
Google’s quantum computer suggests that wormholes are real
Bioengineered protein could enhance memory
Light may cause water to evaporate (even without heat)
Mice could someday become venomous, suggests study on the evolution of oral venom systems
Stunning video reveals how our fingers form in the womb
Plants are likely to absorb more CO₂ in a changing climate than we thought – here’s why
Tiny biobots surprise their creators by healing wound
This startup is solving the biggest problem to creating drugs that work
A mineral produced by plate tectonics has a global cooling effect, study finds