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Scientists discovered that a gene helping yaks survive high altitudes can repair the protective coating around nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for MS and other conditions that currently have no cure.
Scientists discovered how Harris's hawks morph their wings mid-flight to slip through tight spaces, shifting from unstable to stable flight in seconds. This natural engineering trick could revolutionize how drones navigate crowded environments.
Scientists fitted Alaska's remote North Slope grizzly bears with collar cameras, capturing never-before-seen footage of how these resilient animals survive in one of Earth's harshest environments. The groundbreaking project reveals their eating habits, social lives, and remarkable adaptations to eight months of hibernation.
A veterinary professor is creating stunning 3D images of cats' hearts beating in real time, thanks to a donation made 35 years ago. The gift shows how strategic funding unlocks innovations that federal grants alone cannot support.