Biology
Human remains discovered 5,500 years ago reveal a Long-lost Sickness
A 5,500-year-old skeleton from Colombia has revealed the oldest known genome of the bacterium linked to syphilis and related diseases. The ancient strain doesn’t fit…
News
Neuroscience
Full-fat Cheese may reduce the Incidence of Dementia, according to a study
Eating full-fat cheese and cream may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a large study that tracked people for more than…
History
Scientists provide a fascinating new timeline for Ancient Egypt
A new radiocarbon study has clarified the timing of the colossal Thera eruption, placing it before Egypt’s New Kingdom. Researchers analyzed artifacts tied to Pharaoh…
Medical
New Discovery provides Genuine hope for rare Genetic Diseases
Scientists discovered that certain gene changes allow cells to function even when frataxin, the protein lost in Friedreich’s ataxia, is missing. Experiments in worms, human…
Biology
Scientists find 40,000-year-old Mammoth RNA that still contains Information
Researchers have sequenced the oldest RNA ever recovered, taken from a woolly mammoth frozen for nearly 40,000 years. The RNA reveals which genes were active…
Biology
The First Pandemic in History is finally explained by Ancient DNA
Scientists have finally uncovered direct genetic evidence of Yersinia pestis — the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — in a mass grave in Jerash,…
Health
Researchers discover a hidden cause of Obesity in Soybean Oil
Researchers at UC Riverside have uncovered why soybean oil, one of America’s most widely consumed ingredients, drives significant weight gain—at least in mice. The findings…
Biology
Researchers discover an unexpected connection between Human Evolution and Lead
Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical traces in fossil teeth. Experiments suggest this exposure may have driven…
Geography
Heatwaves in the Ocean are disrupting Earth’s covert Climate Engine
Marine heatwaves can jam the ocean’s natural carbon conveyor belt, preventing carbon from reaching the deep sea. Researchers studying two major heatwaves in the Gulf…
Environment
Turning Seas into Carbon Sinks has Serious Hazards, according to Study
Experts say the ocean could help absorb carbon dioxide, but today’s technologies are too uncertain to be scaled up safely. New findings released during COP30…
Environment
Scientists created Carbon-eating Polymers
A team of chemists has discovered how to transform PET plastic waste into BAETA, a material that captures CO2 with remarkable efficiency. Instead of ending…
Environment
Invisible Chemical Clouds are being released into Water by Microplastics
Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives…
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