Culinary Time Travel: Ancient Cauldrons Provide New Clues Regarding Bronze Age Diets
For a long time, archaeologists inferred the uses of ancient tools by referencing written documents and contextual hints. However, when it came to ancient dietary…
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Iceman’s Genome Reanalyzed: Ötzi Had Dark Skin, Dark Eyes, and a Balding Head
The latest research on the Neolithic Tyrolean Iceman, Ötzi, reveals surprising information about his appearance and ancestry. Contrary to previous beliefs, Ötzi had dark skin,…
Tickling the Truth Out: Scientists Identify Part of the Brain Critical for Laughter and Playfulness
In order to examine play behaviors in animals like rats, scientists are required to be able to authentically simulate play-conducive environments in the laboratory. If…
Impact of Deep-Sea Mining on Ocean Animals May Be “Even Bigger Than We Think”
Ocean animals withdraw from areas both around and outside deep-sea mining operations. In 2020, Japan performed the first successful test extracting cobalt crusts from the…
Washing With the Wrong Soap? It Could Turn You Into a Mosquito Magnet
Various theories have been proposed explaining why mosquitoes are drawn to certain people while others escape unscathed. A group of scientists from Virginia Tech have…
Schizophrenia Research Breakthrough: The Hidden Culprits Are Somatic Genetic Mutations
A study in Cell Genomics has found a link between somatic genetic mutations and schizophrenia. Researchers analyzed over 20,000 blood samples, identifying genes NRXN1 and…
Harnessing the Power of Sound: A Novel Method To Test Protein Bonds
We rely on temporary protein-protein bonds for essential processes including enzymatic reactions, antibody binding, and response to medication. The ability to precisely characterize these interactions…
Panic at the Ant Hill: The Specialized Pheromone Response in Ant Brains
Ants have a specialized communication processing center that has not been found in other social insects. A new study reveals that ants communicate danger through…
WATCH: Worms Use Electricity To Jump
In the natural world, small animals frequently latch onto larger beings and “hitch a ride” to conserve energy while traversing great distances. A study recently…
ALS Breakthrough – Parkinson’s Drug Safely Slows Disease Progression by Over 6 Months
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a lethal neurological disorder that progressively results in individuals losing muscle control. Currently, there…
“Achilles Neck” – Fossils Reveal Long-Necked Reptiles Were Decapitated by Predators
Fossil evidence reveals that the long necks of the ancient marine reptiles, Tanystropheus, made them vulnerable to predators. The study found bite marks on the…
Liquid Metal Breakthrough Can Transform Everyday Materials Into Electronic “Smart Devices”
Chinese scientists have devised a technique to coat everyday materials like paper and plastic with liquid metal, potentially creating “smart devices.” The method, which involves…
Scientists Discover Five Thousand New Species in the Pacific Ocean – But They Are at Risk
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a massive area in the Pacific Ocean twice the size of India and rich in minerals, has been parceled out to…
Innovative Design Doubles Efficiency of Lightweight Solar Cells for Space
University of Pennsylvania researchers have proposed a new design for lightweight 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (2D TMDC) solar cells, which could potentially double their efficiency…
The Surprising Impact of Time on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Your body’s internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, isn’t only responsible for managing your sleep patterns; it also has implications for cancer genesis,…
Master of Disguise: The Ant-Plant-Spider Triple Threat!
The Siler collingwoodi, a jumping spider species, uses camouflage and ant-mimicry as defenses against predators, blending with plants and adopting ant-like movement to evade spider…
Ice Age Odyssey: Tracing Ancient Human Migrations From China to the Americas and Japan
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered a female lineage connection between Native Americans and ancient populations in northern coastal China. The study found…
New Method To Cure HIV Yields Long-Term Successful Results
Scientists report lasting success in a novel method to cure HIV that involves transplanting HIV-resistant stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The technique was effectively…
