UV Light Reveals Ancient Secrets of Dinosaur Feather Evolution
A study by University College Cork reveals that the feathered dinosaur Psittacosaurus also had reptilian-like scaly skin, offering new insights into the evolutionary transition from…
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Old Science, New Twists: Ancient Frog Fossils Disrupt 100-Year-Old Beliefs
Paleontologists discovered that the exceptional preservation of 45-million-year-old frog fossils can be attributed to the mineralization of their skin, offering new insights into their adaptation…
The Mysterious 280-Million-Year-Old Fossil That Fooled Scientists for Decades
Paleontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just paint. A 280-million-year-old fossil that has baffled researchers for decades…
Nature’s Nursery: The Surprising Role of Rural Life in Child Immune Strength
Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better-regulated immune systems than children…
From Gut to Brain: New Findings Link Microbiota to Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Researchers have discovered the link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time, a study has demonstrated that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be…
Paleontologists Unearth Ginger Pigment Secrets From 10-Million-Year-Old Frogs
Paleontologists discovered molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment that produces ginger coloration. “This will paint a more accurate picture of ancient animal color.” Phaeomelanin is…
125-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Feathers Reveal Traces of Ancient Proteins
New method reveals similarities between dinosaurs and birds. Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers…
Unlocking the Secrets of the Past: New Study Reveals Shocking Similarities Between Dinosaur and Bird Feathers
Powerful X-rays generated at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have enabled researchers to gain new insights into the evolution of feathers. How closely related are dinosaurs…
A New Era of Superconductivity: How Uranium Ditelluride Could Shape Quantum Computing
Scientists at University College Cork have uncovered a unique superconducting state in Uranium Ditelluride, which could pave the way for more stable and efficient quantum…
Scientists Call for a Renaming of Obesity
Researchers urge for clearer communication to aid the general public and policymakers in gaining a deeper comprehension of the disease of obesity. A recent study…
Unnecessary Disaster: Thousands of People Needlessly Contracted Malaria Due to Policy Failure
Study shows children sleeping under bed netting treated with two pesticides contract malaria at less than half the rate of those with single-treated netting Expert…
Experts Debunk Scientific Claims That Human Babies Are Colonized by Bacteria Before Birth
Leading experts from several scientific disciplines find flaws in studies that suggest the existence of a “fetal microbiome.” Scientific claims that babies harbor live bacteria…
Researchers Unravel the Secret of a 45 Million-Year-Old Death Trap
For fossil frogs, an ancient swamp is a sex death trap. Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC) have determined why hundreds of fossil frogs in a…
Pterosaur Discovery Solves Ancient Feather Mystery: Flying Reptiles Could Change the Color of Their Feathers
Remarkable new evidence that pterosaurs, the flying relatives of dinosaurs, were able to control the color of their feathers using melanin pigments has been discovered…
Microbes Turn Back the Clock: New Research Discovers Their Potential To Reverse Aging in the Brain
Research from APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) at University College Cork (UCC) published on August 9, 2021, in the leading international scientific journal Nature Aging introduces…