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Antibody: Any of a number of proteins produced by the body’s B cells and released into the blood as part of an immune response. Antibody production…
Aerial photo of the Antarctic ice sheet David Vaughn/BAS Antarctica’s melting ice sheet could retreat faster as warmer ocean water invades underneath it, and rising ocean…
Do you own a precious and adorable cat? If so, your feline friend may be obstructing your view of this page and causing havoc once again,…
The choice to name a new project the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) may come across as presumptuous. Dark energy, you see, is completely unseen; it…
Slugs and snails have a unique way of moving. They travel at a slow speed of about 1 meter per hour (3 feet per hour) using…
The Moon, Earth’s steadfast companion that remains in orbit, has been a popular subject of discussion since the early days of space exploration. Missions have been…
An object thrown straight up can be modeled by the equation v^2/2g, where v is the initial velocity of the object and g is the acceleration…
The ancient ship and its cargo are estimated to date to the 13th century BC, making it one of the oldest shipwrecks ever discovered. Canaanite amphorae…
High concentrations of free amino acids in tea leaves are important for tea’s flavor and health functions, but their biosynthesis, transport and turnover in the tea…
According to a multi-trait systematic study led by the Federal University of Pará, ornithologists Silver-cheeked anteater (Sacesphoroides cristatus) It actually represents not one but two species.…
Jet engines emit large amounts of ultrafine particlesAerovista Luchtfotografie/Shutterstock The health of more than 50 million people living within 20 kilometres of Europe's busiest airport is…
The test flight of Starliner to the International Space Station is aimed at showcasing the spacecraft’s capability to safely transport astronauts to low Earth orbit and…
Walking on hot red sand is hard work, especially when the temperature exceeds 40°C (104°F). After about 40 minutes you are soaked, dehydrated and exhausted. It…
Does Mercury have some shiny secret? NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington An experiment replicating early conditions on Mercury, the smallest planet in…
Origami logic gates could be the basis for computersMichael Assis A piece of paper folded according to the rules of origami could theoretically perform any imaginable…
Shutterstock/Katerina Con When Gene Marrazzo was announced as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) last year, he became one of the…
Quantum states are surprisingly energetic David Wall/Getty New calculations suggest that in quantum mechanics, the whole can be much greater than the sum of its parts.…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have discovered at least five young globular clusters within SPT 0615-JD1 (also known as the Cosmic Gems Arc),…
“The Beast” features Lea Seydoux and George MacKay in a captivating and shocking sci-fi performance.
Lea Seydoux (and a bunch of dolls) heat up the screen in ‘Beast’Carol Bethuel BeastBertrand BonelloAt the cinema “Something was lying in wait for him,” Henry…
Melanie Acevedo/Getty Images Thank you to everyone who suggested questions for my new evidence-based advice column. This time, I’m responding to a reader who is worried…
Amsterdam’s tiny street gardens provide habitat for insects Marijke Thyssen/Shutterstock A study of small urban gardens in the Netherlands found that they can be havens for…
Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for overall health. It goes beyond just having clean and shiny teeth – it’s about preventing cavities, gum disease, and…
Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi masterpiece Dune: Part 2 The film hits theaters in the US in spring 2024. The movie follows the power struggles of the noble…
Amphibians: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. Amphibians have backbones and can breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles, birds, and mammals, fetal…
The life of a bumblebee queen isn’t always graceful or easy. In the spring, she can start building a nest, but first she must survive the…
Consult with a nutritionist, gastroenterologist, or dietician, and they will explain that carbohydrates are more likely to cause gas than protein. Carbohydrates that are not fully…
Astronomers have used the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to create two stunning images of NGC 5253, a dwarf starburst galaxy and a possible blue compact dwarf…
Exciting developments are on the horizon in the world of obesity medications.Pharmaceutical companies are racing to create new drugs, building on the success of existing medications…
When speaking to a nutritionist, gastroenterologist, or dietician, they will likely mention that carbohydrates have a higher chance of converting into gas in the body compared…
The Moon, Earth’s loyal companion that remains steadfast in its orbit around our planet, has been a topic of fascination and exploration ever since the early…
Snails and slugs are known to move slowly, with speeds of about 1 meter per hour (3 feet per hour). They achieve this slow movement using…
A tornado tore through southern Iowa at a speed of about 45 mph, causing destruction to wind turbines and leaving a path of devastation in its…
Are you the owner of a lovely and precious cat? Then your cat might be blocking the display of this page and ruining everything again, especially…
Naming a new project the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) may come across as overly confident. This is because dark energy is undetectable and cannot be…
It is commonly believed that cutting a sandwich diagonally to create two triangles is the best way, but there is limited scientific evidence to support this…
One of the most widely publicized examples of fossil legends is the Central Asian ceratopsid and Protoceratops And that GriffinA mythical creature that combines the characteristics…
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is often held up as an example where overexploitation of limited resources led to catastrophic population declines. A key element of this…
With just over a month until the Olympics begin, pollution levels in Paris’ River Seine remain too dangerous for Olympic athletes to compete, according to a…
The people of Easter Island built hundreds of monolithic statues called Moai. Stephanie Morcinek via Unsplash The widely held claim that the ancient people of Easter…
Jupiter's Red Spot photographed by NASA's Juno spacecraft NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eikstad/Sean Dolan ? CC NC SA Jupiter's Great Red Spot may be younger than many astronomers thought:…
