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Darwin Revisited: Modern Data Sheds Light on Ancient Evolutionary Theories

Norwegian University of Science and Technology — Tue, 21 May 2024 00:12:18 +0000

Ever since Darwin introduced his groundbreaking theory of evolution, biologists have been captivated by the complex processes that enable species to evolve. Can mechanisms responsible...

When Nightmares Turn Real: Sleep’s Early Warning Signs of Autoimmune Disease

University of Cambridge — Mon, 20 May 2024 22:30:35 +0000

Nightmares and hallucinations could be early signs of autoimmune diseases like lupus, potentially improving early diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study. An increase...

Evolution’s 180-Million-Year-Old Secret: Scientists Discover Potential Origin of the First “Warm-Blooded” Dinosaurs

University College London — Mon, 20 May 2024 21:21:17 +0000

A new study led by researchers from UCL and the University of Vigo suggests that the ability to regulate body temperature, a characteristic shared by...

Neutrino Alchemy Unveils Rare Elements in Cosmic Explosions

GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:08:09 +0000

Scientists have proposed a new nucleosynthesis process, the νr-process, which may explain the origin of rare isotopes in the solar system. A new nucleosynthesis process...

Unlocking Longevity – New Research Suggests That Aging Could Be Influenced by Random Changes

University of Cologne — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:12:15 +0000

Aging clocks can accurately determine a person’s biological age, which can differ from their chronological age—the age calculated from their date of birth—due to environmental...

Pandemic Potential: New Research Shows H5N1 Bird Flu Can Transmit Through Air

Penn State — Mon, 20 May 2024 12:28:58 +0000

New findings show that a strain of the H5N1 influenza virus has developed only a minimal capacity for airborne transmission. In March, the United States...

Ancient Egypt’s Engineering Marvel: Archaeologists Uncover Hidden River Beneath the Desert

Scientific Reports — Mon, 20 May 2024 08:18:11 +0000

A study reveals that 31 Egyptian pyramids were built along a now-buried Nile branch, explaining their desert location and emphasizing the river’s historical importance. 31...

Turning Tech Trash Into Precious Metals: Extracting Gold, Silver and Copper From Electronic Waste

Riitta-Leena Inki, University of Helsinki — Mon, 20 May 2024 03:50:46 +0000

Waste computers and cell phones, solar panels, and other electronic waste are becoming an important source of noble metals alongside mining. Researchers at the University...

Mask Myth Busted? New Research Reveals That Wearing Face Masks Did Not Reduce Risk of COVID Infection After First Omicron Wave

University of East Anglia — Mon, 20 May 2024 02:41:27 +0000

A new study indicates that face masks did not significantly lower Covid-19 infection risk after the initial Omicron wave, highlighting the need for adaptable strategies...

Stunning Aurora Light Up the Night During Epic Geomagnetic Storm

Kathryn Hansen, NASA Earth Observatory — Mon, 20 May 2024 01:25:15 +0000

NASA’s Aurorasaurus project captured images of a major aurora borealis event via ground observers during a significant geomagnetic storm. On May 11, 2024, the day-night...

New Study Debunks Vegan Diet Benefits for Dogs

University of Liverpool — Mon, 20 May 2024 00:14:20 +0000

According to a recent University of Liverpool study, there appears to be little correlation between feeding dogs a vegan diet and owners’ perceptions of their...

Beyond Hydrogen: Discovery of Tiny New Atom Tauonium With Massive Implications

Science China Press — Sun, 19 May 2024 22:32:41 +0000

Recent discoveries in quantum physics have revealed simpler atomic structures than hydrogen, involving pure electromagnetic interactions between particles like electrons and their antiparticles. This advancement...

Life’s Secret Ingredient? USC Scientist Discovers New “Rule of Biology”

University of Southern California — Sun, 19 May 2024 21:41:54 +0000

University of Southern California Dornsife molecular biologist John Tower suggests that while living things generally prefer stability to conserve energy and resources, instability may also...

Beyond Traditional Diet Pills: Groundbreaking New Weight Loss Drug Is More Effective Than Current Treatments

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences — Sun, 19 May 2024 15:30:37 +0000

A revolutionary study published in Nature introduces a new obesity treatment that surpasses the weight loss results of current drugs in mice. This method involves...

Astronomers Uncover a Baffling “Cosmic Mystery” – A Giant Planet As Fluffy as Cotton Candy

University of Liège — Sun, 19 May 2024 13:27:42 +0000

This exoplanet is larger but seven times less massive than Jupiter and is the second least dense planet discovered to date. An international team led...

New NOAA Research Reveals the Surprising Impact of Pollen on Weather

NOAA — Sun, 19 May 2024 12:36:15 +0000

NOAA is developing an innovative pollen forecast model to help the 80+ million Americans with seasonal allergies. This model predicts how weather affects pollen levels...

Cosmic Geode: Hubble Captures the Birth of a Sun-like Star

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center — Sun, 19 May 2024 10:54:55 +0000

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a striking image of a trio of stars, including the variable star HP Tau, in a reflection nebula. These young...

Toxic Downpour: “Forever Chemicals” Rain on All Five Great Lakes

American Chemical Society — Sun, 19 May 2024 05:55:35 +0000

A study on PFAS in the Great Lakes shows uniform pollution levels from precipitation and differing rates of chemical removal across the lakes, emphasizing the...

Scientists Discover Potential Opioid Replacement for Back Pain

Ohio State University — Sun, 19 May 2024 04:21:50 +0000

The study indicates that nanocarriers loaded with DNA may serve as alternatives to opioids. Recent research demonstrates that gene therapy delivered by nanocarriers can effectively...

Breaking Light Speed: The Quantum Tunneling Enigma

TU Darmstadt — Sat, 18 May 2024 22:18:46 +0000

In an amazing phenomenon of quantum physics known as tunneling, particles appear to move faster than the speed of light. However, physicists from Darmstadt believe...

Cosmic Archaeology: Using Black Holes To Uncover Evidence of the Universe’s First Stars

The University of Hong Kong — Sat, 18 May 2024 21:06:40 +0000

Researchers have developed a method to detect the first stars of the universe by observing the unique flares produced when these stars are torn apart...

Asteroid’s Close Approach: Exploring Apophis With Cutting-Edge Mini Satellites

University of Würzburg — Sat, 18 May 2024 16:45:56 +0000

In 2029, asteroid Apophis will closely pass Earth, offering a rare research opportunity for projects like Germany’s NEAlight, which aims to develop defensive strategies against...

Earning Cash While Losing Pounds: “Game of Stones” Proves Successful

European Association for the Study of Obesity — Sat, 18 May 2024 14:47:20 +0000

A study found that financial incentives combined with text messages effectively aid weight loss in obese men, suggesting a scalable, cost-effective method for health services...

Resolving the Cosmos: XRISM Unravels Astrophysical Mysteries With Just 36 Pixels

Francis Reddy, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center — Sat, 18 May 2024 12:36:00 +0000

The XRISM spacecraft, utilizing an instrument with only 36 pixels, revolutionizes our understanding of the cosmos by providing detailed chemical profiles and 3D views of...