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Researchers led by Liangxue Lai from China’s Guangzhou Institute of Biomedical and Health Research recently extended the amount of time human stem cells can survive in…
In Los Angeles, efforts to combat mosquitoes have taken a new turn: introducing more mosquitoes into the environment. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Mosquito Control District…
Reading time: 7 minutes Breast cancer affects thousands of people each year. Scientists have shown that many factors can influence breast cancer,…
Red squirrels can carry the bacteria that causes leprosy Karin Greevy/Shutterstock DNA from the bacterium that causes leprosy has been found in human remains and a…
In female mammals, the gene on one copy of the X chromosome is normally inactivated. vchal/Shutterstock Female mammals are at higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases…
Animals have many ways to sense their chemical environment, which vary depending on the species. Mammals use their tongues to taste, while fish and other aquatic…
Have you ever taken melatonin to help you sleep? Melatonin is a natural hormone involved in sleep. Our brains react to darkness by synthesizing melatonin, which…
Bees of the genus Euglossa, also known as orchid beespete carr photo Few insects (or animals) have as much influence on the planet as honey bees.…
Hoverflies migrate to the UK from mainland Europewill leo hawks A review of the evidence shows that many species of flies migrate hundreds or even thousands…
Indoor climbing walls can have high levels of rubber particles in the air Photo Deluxe/Getty Images Air and dust inside climbing centers contain high levels of…
walking palm roots Wagner Campero / Alamy The following is an excerpt from our nature newsletter Wild Wild Life. Sign up to receive it free in…
More than 2,000 years after Plato’s death, the renowned figure of classical antiquity and founder of the Academy, often dubbed as the West’s earliest university, continues…
Artist's impression showing a fast radio burst reaching Earth from a distant host galaxyESO/M.Kornmesser One of the most mysterious phenomena in the universe may finally be…
The Chang’e 6 lunar probe sits atop a rocket at China’s Wenchang Space Launch Center VCG (via Getty Images) The Chang’e 6 spacecraft is heading to…
Taylor Swift fans really know how to “shake it off” and shake the ground. Scientists studied how the stadium and ground shook during Swift’s Ellas tour…
I In Joe Biden’s TikTok debut in time for the Super Bowl in February, the president answered rapid-fire questions like, “Chiefs or Niners?” (Nor did he…
‘It’s a force that can’t be ignored.’If successful, the Chang’e mission will be a key step in realizing China’s goal of landing Chinese astronauts on the…
According to a federal administrative law judge, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been found to have violated labor law by making certain anti-union comments during a…
You might be surprised to learn that the moon we see in the night sky is not the only one orbiting Earth. Some people have started…
Apple’s financial results were released on Thursday, revealing a decline in overall revenue attributed to weak iPhone sales. Despite this, profits exceeded market expectations, leading to…
Species like the giant bumblebee feel the heat FLPA/Alamy Rising global temperatures may make it too hot for bumblebee nests to survive. The world’s bumblebee population…
It’s finally summer, a time when I prefer being outdoors rather than stuck at my desk. If you’re eager for beach outings, knowing the exact start…
In May 2017, NASA's Curiosity rover observed higher-than-usual amounts of manganese in rock at the bottom of a lake in Gale Crater on Mars. These sedimentary…
“This documents external self-medication, applying the leaves as a poultice in the same way humans treat wounds and pain,” said Michael Huffman, an associate professor at…
In 2023, astronomers tentatively detected dimethyl sulfide, which is primarily produced by marine microorganisms on Earth and is considered a biosignature gas, in the atmosphere of…
The United Nations reports that around 243 million children in the Asia-Pacific region are facing increased exposure to hotter and longer heat waves, putting them at…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed a bill that prohibits and criminalizes the production and sale of artificial meat within the state. This move follows…
India plans to pursue old-style chip technology Pradeep Gaurs/Shutterstock As part of India’s transformation into a world-leading economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a goal…
An AI-generated version of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dancing to a Gangnam Style song @the_indian_deepfaker Artificial intelligence has enabled Indian politicians to participate anywhere at…
As spot Bitcoin ETFs soar in popularity, crypto investors are turning to the ongoing ETFSwap (ETFS) presale. Amid growing interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, crypto investors…
India launched Chandrayaan-3 to the moon last year.Isro If India appears to be a latecomer to spaceflight, that’s only because the country’s space agency has grown…
London, UK, May 2, 2024, Chainwire Telegram trading bot powered by AI; bitbot skyrocketed past the $3 million mark in pre-sale after outlining an updated product.…
LLast month, developer Bethesda released a major update to Fallout 4 for 2015. This was probably the time to welcome new fans eager to learn more…
Los Angeles at night Eloy Omera/Getty Images To help people understand the importance of dark night skies, I like to tell a story from my childhood…
Comforting an orangutan with facial injuries before applying leaves to the wound Almas Orangutans have been spotted applying leaves of plants commonly used in traditional medicine…
An app developed by the U.S. government is severely limiting asylum-seeking at the U.S.-Mexico border, leaving vulnerable migrants stranded in Mexico and empowering organized crime groups,…
money reunion In the same spirit of boiling eggs, Chung To Kong has found a way to make banknotes from shredded banknote pieces (Feedback, September 10,…
For hundreds of years, nostalgia has been more than just a feeling, it’s a latent emotion. deadly disease built by Swiss physician in 1688 nostalgia struck…
a The new app has been dominating the Apple Store charts for weeks now. This is Delta. Its app store page showcases on-screen controls reminiscent of…
Online political ads can sway voters Denis Kornilov/Shutterstock An analysis of German election results shows that political advertising on social media can actually increase a candidate’s…