Oxford University researchers found that the tardigrade can endure temperature extremes of up to 150°C (302°F) and resist radiation levels of 5000 to 6200 Gy (around the dose used in some forms of chemotherapy), making them the most indestructible creature on this rock.
Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. — MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Convinced there’s nothing left to play for, May Nuique is now looking for a respectable finish for the Adamson Lady Falcons.
High fliers are being made miserable by PhD study, but it's best to learn from colleagues rather than wait for universities to solve the problem
Of all the volcanic eruptions to shake our planet in the last 2 million years, the Toba super-eruption in Sumatra, Indonesia, was one of the most colossal.
16th-century ‘pamflyt compiled of cheese’ offers a comprehensive survey of British varieties – and their dubious medical benefits
Abigail and Brittany Hensel are conjoined twins, born with separate heads but a completely joined body - an extremely rare condition that is seldom survived into adulthood. Today, after graduating from Bethel University, Abby and Brittany lead a normal life, working as elementary school teachers - but they have overcome amazing adversity in order to do so.Their life story, medical condition and special relationship with one another are all fascinating and touching - and have subsequently given rise a documentary television show, Abby & Brittany, on the TLC network. In addition to giving us a glance at their inspirational lives, the show has also helped skyrocket them into international fame.How do these siblings deal with everyday activities? And what special perspective have they gained, thanks to their condition?Read on to find out.
Paola Antonelli muses on the disturbed relation between us and nature, the very subject she will explore during the 22nd Triennale di Milano event.
Locals carry unique versions of genes tied to blood oxygen levels.
We have changed quickly when we needed to throughout our history.
Every professor always says it: "A big portion of your exam will be based off of lectures!" I hate lectures. More than anything. All of my...
When we first meet Adam and Eve in John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost, they live in a perfect world. But by the end, they're expelled into one that is marked by exile, war, illness and death. IDEAS explores what the poem says to us about how to grapple with an uncertain future — and if we can find our collective way back home.
Some Of The Earth's Original Crust Survives In Northern Canada