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The secret to longer life may be hidden in bat DNA
Researchers analyzing bat DNA have discovered that longer-lived bat species possess enhanced immune genes for fighting cancer, suggesting longevity may depend on sustained immune system effectiveness.
The slow, muddy work of saving the Isle of Man’s ancient bogs
The Isle of Man’s Peatland Officer leads efforts to restore damaged uplands and ancient bogs, which store vast amounts of carbon and support distinctive wildlife ecosystems.
Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park
Wales’ most endangered species face potential extinction in a Snowdonia valley, prompting a £1 million habitat restoration project affecting over 4,000 acres.
The Moon may have formed intact just hours after a giant collision
New simulations incorporating geological strength suggest the Moon may have formed intact within hours of Earth’s collision with a Mars-sized object, challenging previous assumptions about the Moon-forming impact.
Physicists just found a tiny glitch in time itself
An international team of physicists has found that certain quantum collapse models may introduce a tiny fundamental uncertainty into time itself, though the effect is far too small to affect current clocks.
Wasps are disappearing this summer, and scientists are worried
Wasp populations have declined noticeably this summer, with fewer sightings and pest-control requests than previous years, raising concerns among scientists about their ecological importance.
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Two decades after the International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto to dwarf planet status in 2006, scientists remain divided over whether the decision was justified, with ongoing debate centered on competing definitions of what constitutes a planet.
NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a massive 10-sided wave pattern circling Saturn’s south pole, marking the first observation of such a regularly shaped jet feature in the planet’s southern hemisphere.
Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began
Researchers studying ancient stromatolites in Shark Bay, Australia discovered a previously unknown microbe in close association with another organism, potentially revealing how simple cells cooperated to form complex life billions of years ago.
Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts
NASA’s $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman space telescope launched from Florida on Sunday after surviving two rounds of proposed White House budget cuts, beginning its journey to a million miles from Earth.
Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study
A study on wealthy individuals’ behavior won the economics Ig Nobel prize, finding that upper-class people are more likely to cut off other drivers, lie at work, and steal candy meant for children.
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
A new study analyzing magnetic properties of volcanic rocks in Colombia reveals that the collision between Central and South America occurred earlier than previously thought, before about 10 million years ago.
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Chinese researchers discovered that a hidden atomic structure forms on nickel oxide catalysts during methane conversion, enabling high performance with minimal nickel content.
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Researchers propose a new strategy to address gaps in tropical insect conservation, where more than 80% of insect species live but scientific knowledge remains limited to temperate regions.
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Researchers determined that ancient builders transported 25-tonne stones 11 miles from Brimham Rocks to create Britain’s tallest stone row, the Devil’s Arrows, suggesting deliberate choices about monument construction.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol
Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal exceptionally high methanol levels, surpassing amounts typically found in solar system comets and providing insights into planetary formation beyond our own system.
Have we found alien life? Hundreds of scientists weigh in
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals cautious skepticism about recent claims of finding extraterrestrial life, with only 6.6% agreeing life was found on exoplanet K2-18b and 15.1% for a Mars sample.
Scientists find a bone-building switch that could fight osteoporosis
German scientists identified GPR133, a receptor that regulates bone strength, and showed that a stimulating compound called AP503 increased bone density in mice with osteoporosis-like conditions.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, based on distinctive tooth wear patterns.
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
An Australian researcher studying how domestic violence survivors recall traumatic events won a prestigious science prize for work that challenges misconceptions about victim testimony in courts.
Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months
A genetically modified pig kidney kept a 66-year-old man alive for nine months before he received a human transplant, marking a world-first breakthrough in addressing organ shortage challenges.
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The human species has always had an insatiable need to explore the unknown and learn more about the undiscovered. We have always stimulated our ambition by pushing our limits in the pursuit of knowledge and working hard to gain a better grasp of our environment and...
Can Dogs Sense PTSD?
It’s safe to say that dogs are pretty incredible. According to a survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association, there were around seventy-seven million dogs in American households at the end of 2016. To quote a cliché, dogs are “man’s best friend” and for...
Recent Deadly Crash Halts Uber’s Progress with Autonomous Vehicles
Following several car crashes and one recent fatality in its testing of autonomous vehicles, Uber has temporarily stopped testing of these self-driving cars. In the most recent incident involving a self-driving vehicle driving in Tempe, Arizona, a Volvo SUV hit and...
Scientists in Sweden has made a material that challenges spider silk as the strongest bio-based material
The challenge of producing a bio-based material that can compete with the strength spider dragline silk has since long been pursued, primarily by trying to make fibers synthetically from silk. Now, by using nanocellulose, the component that makes trees and plants...