Some extremophiles, like tardigrades (water bears), can survive the vacuum of space. elaborate share
Bioinformatics helped identify the SARS-CoV-2 virus's genetic sequence incredibly quickly, accelerating vaccine development. elaborate share
Exposure to even dim light at night can significantly suppress melatonin production, disrupting your natural sleep-wake cycle. elaborate share
There are more bacteria in a single human mouth than there are people on Earth. elaborate share
Your brain produces enough electricity to power a small lightbulb. elaborate share
Bird feathers, initially evolved for insulation (their original function), were later exapted for flight. elaborate share
Cryobiology involves techniques to cool biological materials down to extremely low temperatures, sometimes even below -196°C (the boiling point of liquid nitrogen), preserving them for later use. elaborate share