Metabolism is the “beating heart of the cell”. New research from ELSI traces the history of metabolism from primordial Earth to modern times (from left to right). The history of compound discovery over time (white line) is cyclical and almost resembles an ECG. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Francis Reddy/NASA/ESA A new study shows that … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! BaYaka hunter-gatherers playing musical instruments and dancing. Credit: Rodolph Schlaepfer, University of Zurich × close to BaYaka hunter-gatherers playing musical instruments and dancing. Credit: Rodolph Schlaepfer, University of Zurich Extensive social networks among various hunter-gatherer groups in the Congo Basin … Read more
The ‘grotesque’ baobab tree has long been known as the ‘tree of life’ for its ability to create and maintain its own ecosystem in arid areas. Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have marveled at what researchers say are among the “most charismatic species on our planet,” but until now no one knew … Read more