New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures.
Sukanya Charuchandra
Originally from Mumbai, Sukanya Charuchandra is a freelance science writer drawn to reporting on biomedical research, archaeology, and climate science. She holds Master’s degrees in science journalism and biotechnology.
The multi-decade collapse of a massive Antarctic ice sheet
Such rapid changes haven’t been accounted for in model projections, meaning sea level estimates are subject to uncertainty.
Study finds 75% of Facebook links shared without clicking or reading
People holding political extreme beliefs on either end of the spectrum were more likely to indulge in this behavior.
How bed bugs might help crack criminal cases
Forensic science may soon harness these blood-sucking pests, analyzing the blood they feed on to link suspects to crime scenes.
Constantly touching our faces linked to memory and facial hair density
People all over the world touch their faces up to 800 times per day—researchers wanted to know why.
Researchers explain the intricate interactions that shape DNA organization
Scientists uncover how the complex interactions between nucleosomes influence DNA’s organization in chromosomes.
3D printing creates human-like blood vessels in heart tissue
This 3D printing method could make lab-manufactured organ transplants not just a possibility but a viable reality.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so too does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
Extinct walrus-like species identified from old mandibles
The extinct species, named Ontocetus posti, lived nearly two million years before the modern walrus emerged.
Modern crop seeds are not ready for climate change
Traditional means farmers used to use for seed selection and preservation may help us cultivate more resilient food in a changing climate.