Live a Healthy Life for Longer – Hydrogen Sulfide Shows Promise as a Healthy Aging Therapeutic
A study conducted by the University of Exeter discovered that directing tiny amounts of H2S to particular cellular areas in adult worms through the use…
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New Research Reveals That Butterflies and Moths Share Ancient “Blocks” of DNA
New research indicates that butterflies and moths share “blocks” of DNA dating back more than 200 million years. Researchers from the Universities of Exeter (UK),…
Scientists Unveil Cheaper and More Effective Depression Treatment
A promising new therapy for depression has demonstrated initial results that suggest it may be both more effective and cost-efficient than the current gold standard,…
The Historical Puzzle of Pollen: A New Frontier for Artificial Intelligence
Scientists have developed an AI-powered system for fast and accurate pollen analysis, promising insights into environmental changes and potential relief for hayfever sufferers through enhanced…
Friendship, Food, and Feathers: Jackdaws Switch Friends To Gain Rewards – But Stick With Family
Jackdaws, when faced with rewards, adjust their friendships but remain loyal to family, shedding light on animal social behaviors and the evolution of intelligence. Jackdaws…
Antarctica’s Alarm Bells: Scientists Warn of Escalating Extreme Events
Researchers suggest that Antarctica will almost certainly experience more frequent and intense extreme events, such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss. As efforts intensify to…
Big Surprises From Tiny Fish: Guppies Challenge “Volunteer’s Dilemma”
Contrary to the “volunteer’s dilemma” suggesting less cooperation in larger groups, a new study found that Trinidadian guppies in larger shoals are more likely to…
New Research: Current Climate Policies Will Leave Billions Exposed to Dangerously Hot Temperatures
New research suggests that more than 20% of the global population could be subjected to severe heat conditions by the year 2100 due to current…
Debunking the Illusion: It’s All About the Eyes, Not the Mind
Research from the University of Exeter indicates that visual illusions result from our eyes and brain’s neural limitations rather than complex mental processes. The study’s…
Anxiety Relief in Sight: Scientists Identify Key Gene
An international group of researchers has successfully pinpointed a specific gene in the brain that is responsible for driving symptoms of anxiety. An international team…
Does COVID-19 Vaccination Cause Changes to Women’s Periods?
A recent study has concluded that there is no cause for alarm regarding changes to menstrual cycles due to the Covid-19 vaccination. However, the study…
The Arctic’s Unseen Savior: The Montreal Protocol Has Delayed an Ice-Free Arctic by 15 Years
Recent studies indicate that the implementation of the 1987 global agreement aimed at safeguarding the ozone layer has successfully delayed the emergence of the initial…
Harnessing Gene Editing in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
University of Exeter researchers have used the CRISPR-Cas gene editing system to create a plasmid that targets antibiotic resistance genes, effectively preventing and reversing resistance….
Ancient Giants Uncovered: Fossil Site Sheds Light on Arthropod Dominance 470 Million Years Ago
New fossil site in Taichoute, Morocco, suggests giant arthropods, up to 2 meters long, dominated the seas 470 million years ago. The site offers new…
“Waves of Extinction” – Prehistoric Poo Tells the Story of Megafauna Extinction in Colombian Andes
Fungal spores discovered in dung have unveiled that megafauna experienced two distinct extinction “waves” in the Colombian Andes. Coprophilous fungi spores, which are integral to…
The Looming Climate Apocalypse: Ocean Twilight Zone’s Future Hangs in the Balance
A new study warns of a 20-40% reduction in biodiversity in the ocean’s twilight zone by the end of the century due to climate change….
Unlocking the Secrets of Developmental Disorders: 5,500 People Receive Life-Changing Diagnoses
A major nationwide study has allowed for approximately 5,500 individuals with severe developmental disorders to know the genetic cause of their condition. The study will…
Should Scientists Reintroduce the Lynx to Scotland? It’s Complicated
New research reveals a range of complex opinions surrounding plans to reintroduce the lynx in Scotland. The lynx went extinct in Britain over a thousand…
