A study led by the University of Otago reveals that humans’ preference for sweet flavors traces back to our early primate relatives. This research illuminates… Read More
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Cambridge Scientists Uncover New Way in Which Fasting Helps Reduce Inflammation
Scientists at Cambridge may have uncovered a novel mechanism by which fasting can reduce inflammation – a potentially harmful consequence of the immune system’s activity… Read More
Read More »Virus That Infected the First Animals Hundreds of Millions of Years Ago Is Essential for Embryo Development
At least 8% of the human genome is genetic material from viruses. It was considered ‘junk DNA’ until recently, but its role in human development… Read More
Read More »Laser Precision Meets Lunar Exploration With NASA’s Navigation Doppler Lidar
NASA’s Navigation Doppler Lidar technology, set for a lunar demonstration, highlights advancements in landing technology with implications beyond space exploration. Later this month, NASA’s commercial… Read More
Read More »Near-100% Fatality Rate – The Most Devastating Viral Disease You Have Never Heard Of
African Swine Fever is causing widespread devastation in the forests and communities of Borneo. A virulent and highly infectious virus is rapidly spreading among domestic… Read More
Read More »Engineering the Impossible: How Metamaterials and AI Redefine Material Science
The advancement in metamaterials technology, facilitated by AI, enables the creation of materials with novel properties and enhanced durability, promising significant implications for multiple fields…. Read More
Read More »Study Sheds New Light on the Evolutionary Origin of Vertebrate Head
Scientists are examining the development of lamprey embryos to shed light on the origin of the vertebrate head, which could enhance our understanding of ancestral… Read More
Read More »Oceanic Masterpiece: Satellite Captures Vast Algae Bloom the Size of Germany in the South Atlantic
In November 2023, the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission documented a vast algae bloom around the Falkland Islands, highlighting the interplay between oceanic currents that fuel these… Read More
Read More »Important Discovery Unravels the Mystery of a Rare Bone Disease
Scientists identify the gene responsible for autosomal dominant spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic… Read More
Read More »Unlocking the Secrets of Cosmic Dawn: The Primordial Race Between Black Holes and Galaxies
Which came first: Black holes or galaxies? Findings ‘completely shake up’ what we know about galaxy formation. Black holes not only existed at the dawn… Read More
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