Radiolaria: A living specimen of the science behind Ernst Haeckel’s evolutionary artwork

Environment / /

Ernst Haeckel, a German contemporary of Charles Darwin, made significant contributions to the field of evolutionary biology. He is responsible for the exploration of primarily marine organisms, and in some cases, identification of entirely new species. More recognizable of his legacy, though, is his artwork. Some of his most iconic images depict a species called […]

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Rats! How terrestrial invasion can have unexpected impacts on tropical reef food chains

Environment / /

The spread of the black rat (Rattus rattus) across the globe has been inextricably linked to the spread of human civilization from as early as 2000 BCE. They’ve easily survived worldwide expansion due to their skills in cohabiting with humans and taking advantage of our gathered food and resources. From raiding pantries to spreading devastating

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ChatGPT, an AI chatbot and now a published author?

Technology, World / /

The public has scoffed at students for “cheating” their way through classes with AI homework helpers. Many feel as though it is dishonest to use technology for assignments, so how would those same people feel if they knew that reliable and credible scientific journals are starting to list one of these same “homework helpers” as

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Does this moss have it covered? Champion evolver may not have what it takes to survive climate change

Biology, Environment / /

On the harsh, icy cliffs of the Tibetan Plateau, an ancient moss carpets the ground. Covered by snow for eight months of the year, Takakia is a highly specialized moss and one of the fastest-evolving plants ever documented. Surviving four mass extinctions, this 390-million-year-old moss species saw the rise and fall of dinosaurs and the

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How AI is changing the journalism industry

Technology, World / /

In the age of Hollywood writers striking over the use of artificial intelligence in writers’ rooms and AI-written articles, many have expressed concerns over the capabilities of artificial intelligence to replace journalists and media producers alike. Instead, some see artificial intelligence as a tool to expand the capabilities of the creative and journalistic industries.  For

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The birth of a new era: Exploring the potential of artificial wombs in human trials

Health / /

Across the world, preterm birth is the leading cause of death and disability in babies under five. Today, treatment for these babies consists primarily of supplements and support to aid in the newborn’s physiological health. While the survival rate of these newborns increases every year, there has been little progress in raising survival rates to

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