It’s no secret that protein is big business right now. Browse the shelves of your local supermarket and you’ll see just how many products tout their protein content, whether it’s from natural sources, such as meat and milk, or in more processed items, like breakfast cereals and pasta.
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The longest known underwater cave in the world is even longer than we thought.
As of the start of this year, cave divers have mapped 524 kilometers (325.6 miles) of a subterranean water ‘web’ near Tulum, Mexico, called Sistema Ox Bel Ha – and there’s more to go.
The name Ox Bel Ha is derived…
Chinese scientists have brought a tasty twist to…
Long before modern pharmaceuticals, our ancestors turned to plants to find cures for ailments from infections to parasites to fevers. A new study by Harvard researchers reveals the deep roots of that relationship: Several hot spots of medicinal plant diversity correspond to regions with long…
Have you ever wondered if your cat could be a cold-blooded killer?
Perhaps it was the way they stalked you from the top of your refrigerator or…
The idea that humans might communicate through chemical signals called pheromones has captivated scientists and the public for decades, inspiring countless studies in search of proof.
In animals, pheromones are well understood. Ants follow chemical trails to navigate and communicate, dogs mark…
One of the strangest mysteries about our Earth is the presence of two dense, giant blobs inexplicably clustered above the planet’s core.
Now, new models might reveal where they have come from, and it’s neither of the expected origin stories. Rather, some material may have oozed from a leaking…
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A remarkably well-preserved Roman sarcophagus has been unearthed in Hungary’s capital, offering a rare and intimate window into the life of a…
Scientists have discovered a whole new type of roar produced by African lions, indicating the big cat’s communication could be more complex…