Worms With Superpowers – How a Special Type of Worm Can Quickly Break Down Plastics
A CSIC research team found that wax worm saliva contains enzymes that can initiate polyethylene degradation in a short period of time A CSIC research…
High-Power Laser Creates a Miniature Magnetosphere
First experimental measurement of pure electron outflows associated with magnetic reconnection driven by electron dynamics in laser-produced plasmas. Magnetic reconnections in laser-produced plasmas have been…
Riskiest Asteroid Known to Humankind in the Last Year Will Not Strike Earth for at Least 100 Years
Impact in 2052 ruled out as the European Space Agency (ESA) counts down to Asteroid Day Just in time for worldwide Asteroid Day: a threatening…
How Eating Eggs Can Protect Against Heart Disease and Improve Heart Health
According to new research, eating eggs may increase the quantity of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood, which may help explain why moderate egg consumption is…
Better Keep the Instructions: People Aren’t That Good at Solving Complex Problems
How good are people at finding optimal solutions to complex problems? New research finds that people may not be as capable as generally assumed. Who…
Astronomy & Astrophysics 101: Dark Matter
What is Dark Matter? Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot currently be observed directly, but is estimated to comprise about 85% of…
American Heart Association: Sleep Duration Is Essential Component for Heart and Brain Health
American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist. The American Heart Association has updated its checklist to measure cardiovascular health. It is now called…
Major Breakthrough Puts Dream of Unlimited, Clean Nuclear Fusion Energy Within Reach
The old joke is that nuclear fusion is always 30 years away. However, the dream of plentiful clean energy is no laughing matter as we…
The Lesser-Known Health Benefits of Herbal Teas – What You Need To Know
Did you know that herbal teas can be a fantastic alternative to soda or other carbonated beverages? If you’re looking for a healthier beverage option…
NASA: Swarm of Tiny Swimming Robots Could Look for Alien Life on Distant Worlds
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing an intriguing concept that would allow potential planetary missions to chase interesting clues in subsurface oceans. Someday, a swarm…
Drug Prevents Premature Aging After Radiotherapy
A one-off treatment has been found to prevent long-term negative effects of cancer treatments Recent research discovered that a simple, one-time treatment might prevent the…
Losing Weight Can Double Your Sperm Count and Improve Fertility
Obese men can double their sperm count Men all throughout the globe are experiencing declining semen quality, which is commonly referred to as an outright…
Long-Term Liquid Water – Required for Life – Could Exist on Planets That Are Very Different From Earth
Liquid water is an important prerequisite for life to develop on a planet. As researchers report in a new study, liquid water could also exist…
Keeping Food on the Table in a Warming World: Bolstering Plant Immunity Against the Heat
Climate change is making plants more susceptible to disease. New research could help them fight back. When heat waves strike, they don’t just take a…
Neuroscientists Discover Why the Memory of Fear Is Seared Into Our Brains
The research was conducted by a team of neuroscientists from Tulane and Tufts universities. Experiencing a frightening event is likely something you’ll never forget. But…
Sea Corals Found To Be a Source of an Elusive “Anti-Cancer” Compound
Researchers find that sea corals are a source of a sought-after “anti-cancer” compound The ocean floor is riddled with mysteries, but scientists have just discovered…
Scientists Target a Human Protein To Squash COVID-19 and Other Viruses
More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, people are realizing that the “new normal” will probably involve learning to co-exist with SARS-CoV-2 (the…
Boosting Brain Function As You Age Through Singing
Ask anyone in a choir why they enjoy it, and they will tell you likely about the euphoric effects singing has on their mental health….
