Unveiling the “Mysterious” Gaza Wine: Scientists Analyze Ancient Grapes
Investigations into grape seeds, unearthed from a Byzantine monastery in Israel, provide clues to the “mysterious” origins of Gaza wine and the historical progression of…
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When Persia Met Africa: A Tale of Love, Trade, and Ancestry on the Swahili Coast
New research on ancient DNA shows that the Swahili coast of eastern Africa is home to people with both African and Asian ancestry. The study…
“Unprecedented” Control – Scientists Twist Chemical Bonds Beyond Their Limits
A team of researchers from Durham University and the University of York has twisted molecules to their limits in order to challenge understanding of chemical…
New Technique Can Help People Forget Certain Memories
Using sound to erase memories. According to recent research, playing sounds to individuals as they sleep might help them forget certain memories. Researchers from the…
Availability of Vital Renewable Energy Source at Risk From Climate Change
Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies – a vital alternative to fossil fuels – at risk, according to new research….
Reducing Air Pollution Can Actually Increase Ozone Pollution and Worsen Health
Researchers at the University of York have figured out why lowering particle pollution in certain developing nations causes an increase in surface ozone pollution, which…
Shocking New Study Finds That 43.5% of Rivers Worldwide Have an Alarming Amount of Pharmaceutical Pollution
How pharmaceutical ingredients are affecting the world’s rivers Pharmaceutical chemicals in prescription and over-the-counter medications are released into the environment during their manufacturing, usage, and…
Ancient DNA Analysis Reveals Large Scale Migrations Into Bronze Age Britain
A major new study of ancient DNA has traced the movement of people into southern Britain during the Bronze Age. A major new study of…
Tropical Forests in Africa’s Mountains Store More Carbon Than Previously Thought – But They’re Disappearing Fast
Scientists studying tropical forests in Africa’s mountains were surprised to uncover how much carbon they store, and how fast some of these forests are being…
“Problematic Stuff” – Tradition of Keeping Mementos in Memory of Loved Ones Goes Back at Least 2,000 Years
Holding onto everyday items as keepsakes when a loved one dies was as commonplace in prehistory as it is today, a new study suggests. The…
Using Gene Reserves to Protect Rare Species From Climate Change
UK landowners and conservationists welcome wider-spread use of Gene Conservation Units (GCUs) to help protect some of the rarest plants and insects, research at the…
Mystery Condition Can Leave People Suddenly Paralyzed – Possible Link to microRNA Discovered
Researchers believe they may have discovered a possible cause of a mystery condition that can leave sufferers suddenly unable to walk, talk, or see. It’s…
Urgent Need for More Research on the Impact of Sunscreen on Coral Reefs
More research is needed on the environmental impact of sunscreen on the world’s coral reefs, scientists at the University of York say. The concerns over…
Vast COVID PPE Waste: Archaeologists Have a Role to Play in Informing Environmental Policy
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is creating a viral archive, an archaeological record of history in the making. One aspect of this archive is increased environmental…
Arabidopsis Clock: Plants Set a “Bedtime” Alarm to Ensure Their Survival
Plants have a metabolic signal that adjusts their circadian clock in the evening to ensure they store enough energy to survive the night, a new…
Chemical Residues of Grapes in Medieval Containers Hint at Thriving Wine Trade in Islamic Sicily
Researchers at the University of York have found chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers indicating a prosperous wine trade in Islamic Sicily. They found…
Common Weed Killers Can Increase the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
The use of weed killers can increase the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in soil, a new study from the University of York shows. Herbicides…
Potentially Damaging Surface Ozone Levels Rose in COVID Lockdown
Less traffic in first lockdown reduced air pollution but caused potentially damaging surface ozone levels to rise. Less traffic on the roads during the first…
