A leopard can’t change its spots, and a zebra can’t change its stripes. But the zebra shark has long delighted ocean divers and aquarium visitors with its ability to transform the white bands it is born with into spots as it grows. Now, the endangered shark is grabbing attention for […]
Mammoth molars yield the oldest DNA ever sequenced
A genetic analysis of long-extinct Siberian mammoths has nearly doubled the record for the oldest DNA yet sequenced. The genetic material, from a creature that roamed frozen lands some 1.2 million years ago, pushes the study of ancient DNA closer to its theoretical limit—and reveals a new lineage of mammoth.
2021 Renault Captur: Australian launch delayed to April
Renault’s new small SUV will touch down later than expected, with a choice of three variants.
“VW is the brand the others want to beat, but it’s making life easier for them”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Volkswagen’s drop in quality means the likes of Kia and Hyundai are simply doing things better right now
1.6-million-year-old mammoth DNA uncovers lineage we never knew existed
The breakthrough research reveals an entirely new lineage of mammoth, previously unknown to science.
A frozen food fallacy? The coronavirus origin story that doesn’t stack up
Scant evidence exists to suggest frozen food can lead to COVID-19 infections, but the WHO researchers investigating the origins of the virus say it warrants further investigation.
2022 Infiniti QX55 prices undercut the coupe-over kings
Look out BMW X4, Infiniti’s QX55 wants a piece of the pie.
The new GT3 is our favorite Porsche 911 reborn
The new GT3 has everything we love about its predecessor with a few modern updates.