In the 1940s and 50s, the coast of Los Angeles, USA, was a hotspot for the production of the pesticide DDT and a site for dumping pollutants. Although this chemical has been completely banned, its impact can still be felt decades later. A recent study has found that there are large amounts of DDT-related chemicals

Diminutive and enchanting tardigrades, affectionately known as “water bears” and “moss piglets,” are famed for their almost inconceivable resilience. These tiny creatures can survive in extreme conditions such as the vacuum of space or the icy environments near absolute zero and have remarkable powers of revival. A group of scientists recently found that tardigrades can

Observing the growth of humanity from the tender stages of infancy to the independent phase of adulthood is undoubtedly a wondrous journey. As time passes, infants grow dramatically, teenagers go through their rebellious growth spurts, and young adults display powerful memory and learning abilities. Just like organisms in nature, human growth, maturation, and aging processes