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ichnology (noun, “ICK-nawl-uh-jee”) Ichnology is the branch of science that studies the footprints, burrows, and materials left behind by living things. These clues left behind are…
It may be hard to miss, but unimaginably strong bursts of cosmic radiation happen possibly a thousand times every day. They are bright enough to overwhelm…
According to a new study, Greenland’s ice sheet has lost approximately 1,965 square miles to glacier retreat since 1985, which is about the same area as…
Tardigrade observed using a fluorescence microscope.Some organs are highlighted with fluorescent markers Smythers et al/PLoS ONE (CC-BY 4.0) Tardigrades are known for their ability to withstand…
Coriolis effect (noun, “Kor-ee-OHL-iss Eh-FEKT”) The Coriolis effect causes airborne objects moving over the Earth to travel along curved paths rather than straight lines. This primarily…
Researchers have discovered what is believed to be the oldest skin fossil on record. The alligator-like skin, which is at least 286 million years old, was…
small black hole battery Following the feedback discussion on New Zealand’s Blackhole public toilets (25 November 2023), news has arrived of a plan called “Using black…
AI researchers predict apocalyptic outcome unlikelySteven Taylor/Alamy Stock Photo Although many artificial intelligence researchers see the possibility of future development of superhuman AI as having a…
The classical understanding of brain organization is that the brain's perceptual areas represent the world 'as it is', and the brain's visual cortex represents the external…
Researchers have described a new species of this genus. Calotes From southern China and northern Vietnam. Photographs of living specimens and their habitats: (A) holotype; Calotes…
Groundbreaking research led by Professor Motoki Shiga has unraveled the complex atomic structure of glass, revealing its unique patterns and anisotropy. This research paves the way…
A new study reveals that a spatiotemporal substitution method used to predict species responses to climate change inaccurately predicts the effects of warming on ponderosa pines.…
Myrrhatia arcuata, a newly discovered moth species in Europe reveals gaps in our knowledge about European Lepidoptera. Its unique characteristics and the mysteries surrounding its habitat…
Document The urgent crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is being solved in groundbreaking research by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Microbiotics. Their research focuses on disrupting…
Five new species of hedgehogs have been discovered by scientists in Southeast Asia. These are all types of hedgehogs that have soft, spineless fur, and are…
A view from the top of Sarin Volcano, one of three volcanoes in the Andes where researchers discovered the mummified corpse of a rat. The combined…
Researchers have discovered a way to detect Parkinson’s disease up to 30 years before symptoms appear using biomarkers and PET scans. This breakthrough includes tracking neurodegeneration…
Researchers from Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame focused on reversing vascular remodeling through an epigenetic pathway involving the protein SPHK2, as reported in…
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have uncovered the structure of VMAT2, a crucial neurotransmitter transporter, shedding light on its interaction with drugs used to…
by University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences December 19, 2023 A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign revealed the effects…
Recent research has identified the “orbital Hall effect,” a phenomenon that has the potential to significantly improve data storage in future computing devices. This discovery, which…
Innovative “cooling glass” developed by researchers at the University of Maryland provides a groundbreaking, non-electrical solution for reducing indoor heat and carbon emissions, and significantly advances…
A new study has proven a direct link between high insulin levels and increased risk of pancreatic cancer in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.…
A Stanford University study has used genetic and molecular tools to unravel the mysteries of starfish anatomy, challenging conventional understanding and revealing a complex evolutionary history.…
Space News Highlights of 2023 Spiral galaxy M51 seen with the James Webb Space Telescope ESA/Webb, NASA, and CSA, A. Adamo (Stockholm University)/FEAST JWST Team From…
A new study reveals the quantum switching mechanism of light-harvesting complex II (LHCII), which is critical for efficient photosynthesis. This discovery, achieved through advanced cryo-EM and…
application: a specific use or function of something.drying: Descriptions of arid regions of the world with climates where precipitation and other forms of precipitation are too…
Stanford Medicine and international collaborators have discovered that around 20% of individuals carry genetic mutations that reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease by…
Astronomers have detected a rare and extremely energetic particle falling to Earth. Scientists say the ray, named after the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, is one of…
Researchers have developed a new breakthrough in memory research by genetically modifying the LIMK1 protein and activating it with rapamycin. This innovative approach shows promise in…
Researchers at the University of Basel have conducted a study on muscle adaptations in mice and discovered that endurance training leads to significant muscle remodeling. This…
amphibian: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and paper wasps. Amphibians have backbones and can breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles, birds, and mammals,…
