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Goblin Sharks Clamp Down On Prey Using ‘Slingshot’ Jaw
By analyzing rare video footage, Japanese researchers have found that goblin sharks project their distinct, protruding jaws forward at incredible speeds to bite prey.
Your Gut Bacteria Could Affect How Drugs Work For You
Microorganisms in the gut likely have an effect on how the body metabolizes drugs, according to a new study.
Scientists In Hong Kong Discover New Golden Tree Ant Species
Move over, Yellowjacket. This golden ant species could be the new warriors on Ant-Man's team.
Cells Form ‘Pockets’ That Orient Cell Division: Study
How a cell divides relative to the animal’s body axis is controlled by a unique cell membrane structure, a study finds.
Why Stop At One? Researchers Make 10,000 Ribozyme Mutants At Once
Researchers in Japan have created over 10,000 mutants of a ribozyme simultaneously, helping them understand which chemical bases are important for ribozyme activity.
Fossils From China Show History Of Plants Colonizing Land
The formation of deep soils millions of years ago allowed the first trees to survive, and this may have occurred much earlier than once thought, according to a study.
Singapore Launches Test Circuit For Self-Driving Vehicles
A new research center and test circuit may help kickstart the deployment of self-driving vehicles on Singapore roads.
IBM’s Watson Detected Rare Leukemia In Just 10 Minutes
The supercomputer swiftly cross-referenced a patient’s genetic data to make a diagnosis that would have taken a human doctor weeks.
8 Everyday Words That Mean Something Different To Scientists
As a scientist, you wouldn’t want to be eating the kinds of sandwiches you find in the lab!
