That incredible image showcases the heart of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth. This behemoth organ tips the scales at a whopping 181 kg (400 pounds) – about the weight of a grand piano! Imagine holding something heavier than a baby elephant in your hands. That's the kind of power this muscular marvel possesses. To pump blood through the blue whale's enormous body, … [Read more...] about The Mighty Beater: A Look at a Blue Whale’s 181 kg Heart
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“Mini Antlers” Grown On Mice Heads After Scientists Implant Deer Cells
In a fascinating feat of genetic engineering, scientists have successfully grown "mini antlers" on the heads of mice by incorporating deer genes into the mouse genome, offering a glimpse into the regenerative potential hidden within mammals. The groundbreaking research suggests that even in species that have lost the ability to regenerate organs, there may still be regenerative … [Read more...] about “Mini Antlers” Grown On Mice Heads After Scientists Implant Deer Cells
Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
How about NOPE?! 😲 Scientists are worried that a ‘zombie virus’ which spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost in Siberia has been revived. French scientist Jean-Michel Claverie tested earth samples taken from permafrost to see whether any viral particles it contained were still infectious. He managed, in 2014, to revive a virus isolated from the permafrost, making it … [Read more...] about Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
Newly Discovered Gold-Throated Hummingbird Hybrid Stuns Scientists
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found a new hybrid species of hummingbird with never-before-seen characteristics. The hybrid bird has a gold-colored throat and is believed to be a cross between two species of hummingbirds - the Amazilia luciae and the Amazilia tzacatl. The new species was discovered by Alejandro Rico-Guevara, a biologist at the University of … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Gold-Throated Hummingbird Hybrid Stuns Scientists
Scientists Accidentally Discover Weight Loss Therapy After Mice Start Sweating Fat From Their Skin
Accidental discoveries have led to some of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history, such as penicillin. And it seems that researchers from the University of Pennsylvania may have stumbled upon a new weight loss therapy purely by chance. While initially seeking a treatment for type 2 diabetes, the team found that a cytokine called thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) … [Read more...] about Scientists Accidentally Discover Weight Loss Therapy After Mice Start Sweating Fat From Their Skin