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Scientists Discover the Secret to This Bizarre Creature’s Extraordinarily Long Life  SciTechDaily Naked mole rats reveal genetic secret to long life  BBC Naked mole-rat DNA repair could unlock natural human longevity  New Atlas Just four mutations help naked mole rats fix DNA and live longer  The Hindu Scientifically Speaking: The wrinkled rodent that forgot how to age  Hindustan Times Source link

A groundbreaking discovery of 112-million-year-old insects preserved in amber from Ecuador offers a rare glimpse into Gondwana’s Cretaceous ecosystem. Found in the Hollín Formation, these well-preserved specimens provide valuable insights into Earth’s ancient biodiversity, as detailed in the Communications Earth & Environment journal. The Role of Amber in Preserving Ancient Life Amber, often referred to as “fossilized tree resin,” has …

In the 1950s, it was believed we knew more about the surface of the moon than the deep seas on Earth. Since then, humans have landed on the moon’s surface and have dived nearly seven miles in a submersible to the ocean’s deepest point. Scientists continue to make discoveries about both extreme environments, but so far, only one has been …

IN A NUTSHELL 🐛 Paralvinella hessleri worms thrive in toxic hydrothermal vents, showcasing remarkable adaptations. 🌋 These vents emit superheated water and deadly chemicals, creating an extreme environment. 🧪 The worms detoxify arsenic by combining it with sulfur, forming a non-toxic mineral. 🔬 Further research could unlock new methods for environmental and medical applications. In a recent study that has …

Soulmates of the animal kingdom: 8 creatures who never let ‘love’ fade  The Times of India Source link

9 small creatures that cost more than gold and here’s the list  The Times of India Source link

The Permian period, spanning from 299 to 252 million years ago, marked a crucial era in Earth’s history. The end of this period witnessed the most devastating mass extinction, known as the Great Dying, which wiped out nearly 70% of land-dwelling species and a much larger proportion of marine life. Recent findings in southern Africa have started to illuminate the …

An artistic rendering of an evening approximately 252 million years ago during the late Permian in the Luangwa Basin of Zambia. The scene includes several saber-toothed gorgonopsians and beaked dicynodonts. Credit: Gabriel Ugueto Unearthing Africa’s Permian Past For more than 15 years, an international group of paleontologists has been uncovering and analyzing fossils in Africa to better understand the Permian, …

Happy news for fans of the hit TV series All Creatures Great and Small! See first look images from All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS in early 2026. With stunning scenery, heartfelt moments, and a few surprises in store, get a glimpse into the next chapter of life in the Yorkshire Dales.  Plus, along …

A beaming patch of turquoise amidst the Southern Ocean’s blue-grey waters that’s baffled scientists ever since it was first spotted in satellite images in the early 2000s may have finally been deciphered by oceanographers. Mapping concentrations of phytoplankton and biogeochemical compounds has revealed a curious combination of microorganisms that challenges assumptions about the way the frigid waters of the world’s …