The transition from non-life to life was very likely aided by an asteroid hitting Earth, prebiotic chemistry, molecular self-replication, and the emergence of membranes.

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The discovery of a rare fossil in an ancient Otago lake shows the evolutionary history of Aotearoa birds is much more dynamic than once thought.

Fasting can have a powerfully positive effect on health and lifespan — effects that can now be delivered in a supplement.

On the final Sunday of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, podiums had been claimed by skiers, skaters, and hockey players representing dozens of nations. From overtime thrillers on the ice to ...