Otters prey on crabs, giving shoreline plants a chance to spread their roots, In the several decades since sea otters began to recolonize their former… Read More
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Oxford’s Bold Plan for a Zero-Carbon, Circular Plastics Economy
Oxford researchers outline a roadmap for a sustainable, net zero plastic economy, advocating for reduced demand, renewable raw materials, a significant increase in recycling, and… Read More
Read More »Unveiling Cholesterol’s Secret Protector Against Cell Death
Recent research shows that 7-dehydrocholesterol is an antioxidant that protects cells from ferroptosis, offering new avenues for cancer treatment and disease understanding. In a groundbreaking… Read More
Read More »Unearthing Europe’s First Homo sapiens 45,000 Years Later
The arrival of Homo sapiens in cold northern latitudes took place several thousand years before Neanderthals disappeared in southwest Europe. The three published studies describe… Read More
Read More »Exoplanets Discovered Around New Star Reveal Secrets of Planet Formation
Six-exoplanet system offers glimpse into planet formation and evolution. With an arsenal of advanced technology, scientists have found a multi-planet star system that provides a… Read More
Read More »“Zombie Leaves” – Scientists Discover That a Unique Species of Tree Fern Defies Death
Plant biologists have discovered that a unique species of tree fern, exclusive to Panama, has the ability to regenerate its deceased leaf fronds into root-like… Read More
Read More »Tomato Juice Effectively Kills Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria
A study reveals that tomato juice effectively kills Salmonella Typhi and other harmful bacteria, thanks to specific antimicrobial peptides found in tomatoes. This discovery highlights… Read More
Read More »Time Reimagined: Unlocking the Quantum Secrets of Next-Gen Atomic Clocks
In groundbreaking research, JILA and NIST scientists have enhanced the understanding of atomic clock precision by studying cooperative Lamb shifts in strontium-87 atoms within a… Read More
Read More »Unveiling the Power of Air in Revolutionary “Plasmonic Black Gold” Catalysis
A breakthrough plasmonic catalyst, stable in air, revolutionizes acetylene semi-hydrogenation, marking a significant advance in sustainable catalysis. In a significant breakthrough, Prof. Polshettiwar’s group at… Read More
Read More »Missing Skulls and a 5500-Year-Old Grave – Scientists Investigate Neolithic Mysteries
Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered a grave in Tiarp, dating back to 3500 BCE, notable for missing skulls and large bones. The grave contains remains… Read More
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