Biology

Greenland sharks may hold key to humans living for centuries

Greenland sharks may live over 500 years. New eye lens dating reveals the secret behind Earth’s longest-living vertebrate.

Massive 1,640 foot tall coral reef discovered hidden off the coast of Australia Joseph Shavit

Scientists discover ‘superfamily’ of predator proteins that attack and eat other harmful bacteria Joshua Shavit

Humans and Neanderthals are far more connected than once thought Rebecca Shavit

New organism with virus-like traits redefines what it means to be alive Joshua Shavit

Scientists rethink animal consciousness: Reptiles, fish, and insects may be sentient Joseph Shavit

Humans could achieve immortality by the end of this decade, scientists say Joseph Shavit

People undergo these two periods of rapid aging in their lives, study finds Joshua Shavit

Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses hidden in the world’s oceans Rebecca Shavit

Scientists discover universal rule that governs all life on Earth Joseph Shavit

Ocean darkening: The hidden crisis affecting marine life today Joshua Shavit

Earth’s oldest living creature unearthed—dating back 700 million years Joseph Shavit

New discovery reveals why dinosaurs reached massive sizes Joseph Shavit

Researchers find life thriving deep under the Earth’s surface Joseph Shavit

Ancient soda lakes could reveal how life began on Earth Mac Oliveau

650 million year old creature found in California lake reveals how life evolved Joshua Shavit

Every living thing on Earth evolved from one common ancestor Joseph Shavit