Naked mole rats may have specific roles, including “bathroom cleaners” and “garbage collectors,” new research suggests. The findings, published Wednesday (Oct. 8) in the journal Scientific advanceshint that naked mole rat colonies are even more complex than scientists previously thought. “Our findings reveal the distinct roles of breeders and the remarkable behavioral diversity among non-breeders,…
The Columbia Climate School is pleased to announce the Domino effects: water in a warming world Pre-college virtual workshop for fall 2025. Water covers more than 70 percent of our planet and is essential for life, from supporting ecosystems and regulating the climate to providing the drinking water that communities depend on every day. But…
Press enter or click to view full size image When the entire sky is observed at a variety of wavelengths, certain sources corresponding to distant objects beyond our galaxy are revealed. This first Planck all-sky map includes not only the cosmic microwave background, but also extragalactic contributions and foreground contributions from matter within the Milky…
This work presents a comprehensive transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of the venom gland and venom of titus jaimeia species of scorpion recently described and of medical relevance in Panama and Costa Rica. High-throughput RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) enabled the identification of a diverse repertoire of venom proteins. In particular, this is…
Introduction: Why MRSA resistance is important Imagine a battlefield where humans deploy their most powerful weapons and the enemy not only survives but learns to deflect every attack. That battlefield is modern medicine, the weapons are antibiotics and the enemy is Staphylococcus aureus — in particular its methicillin-resistant form, MRSA. MRSA is one of the…
When the Jamestown settlers first arrived in Virginia, they brought with them supplies and tools they believed they would need to start a new colony. While historical records indicate that these supplies included horses, new archaeological evidence reveals that another livestock staple was also present in the colony. Through a new zooarchaeological analysis published in…
October’s Prime Day is coming to an end, but these deals are still active—for now! We’ve rounded up the best deals on sky-watching equipment, cameras, Lego and drones for you to choose from. Some of these deals may last longer than Prime Day, which ends at midnight tonight, but we recommend grabbing them now before…
New patches to biosecurity screening software can make it harder to produce potentially harmful proteins using artificial intelligence. Around the world, this software monitors processes to artificially make proteins, ensuring that people with bad intentions aren’t producing dangerous proteins, such as toxins. Making slight tweaks with AI to known toxins or viral proteins can bypass…
September 30, 2025 4 minimum reading Rock art discovery reveals unknown Arab nomads from 12,000 years ago Camels in ancient Arabia may have guided hunter-gatherers through deserts once considered uninhabitable By Martin J. Kernan edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Camel carvings indicate paths to ancient oases at four remote desert sites. Sahout Archeology and Rock…
A Javan slow loris reacts while receiving a treat in Ujung Kulon National Park Garry Lotulung These photographs tell an unusual rescue story: the release of Javan slow lorises into Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java, Indonesia, last month. Photojournalist Garry Lotulung joined a team from International Animal Rescue’s Indonesian branch, the…