Dinosaurs might be the Key to Understanding Cancer
Biology

Dinosaurs might be the Key to Understanding Cancer

New techniques used to analyse soft tissue in dinosaur fossils may hold the key to new cancer discoveries, according to a new study published in…
The Ancient Egyptian Blues are recreated by Researchers
Biology

The Ancient Egyptian Blues are recreated by Researchers

A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000…
Black Holes could Operate as Natural Supercolliders and Assist discover Dark Matter
Astronomy

Black Holes could Operate as Natural Supercolliders and Assist discover Dark Matter

Supermassive black holes might naturally replicate the colossal energies of man-made particle colliders possibly even revealing dark matter offering a cosmic shortcut to discoveries that…
Different Stages of Evolution throughout the Ice Age
Biology

Different Stages of Evolution throughout the Ice Age

Cold-adapted animals started to evolve 2.6 million years ago when the permanent ice at the poles became more prevalent. There followed a time when the…
The First New Velvet Worm Species in the Dry Karoo
Biology

The First New Velvet Worm Species in the Dry Karoo

A new species of velvet worm, Peripatopsis barnardi, represents the first ever species from the arid Karoo, which indicates that the area was likely historically…
Scientists Find New Proof of Intermediate-mass Black Holes
Astronomy

Scientists Find New Proof of Intermediate-mass Black Holes

A series of studies sheds light on the origins and characteristics of intermediate-mass black holes. In the world of black holes, there are generally three…
From a Rotten Tomb Fungus to a Cancer Remedy: Aspergillus Flavus produces a Powerful New Medication
Biology

From a Rotten Tomb Fungus to a Cancer Remedy: Aspergillus Flavus produces a Powerful New Medication

In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon against cancer. Found in tombs like…
Climate Change Threatens Thousands of Animal Species
Environment

Climate Change Threatens Thousands of Animal Species

A novel analysis suggests more than 3,500 animal species are threatened by climate change and also sheds light on huge gaps in fully understanding the…
Does Planting Trees actually help to Cool the Planet?
Environment

Does Planting Trees actually help to Cool the Planet?

Replanting forests can help cool the planet even more than some scientists once believed, especially in the tropics. But even if every tree lost since…
Household Actions can Play a significant role in the Fight against Climate Change
Environment

Household Actions can Play a significant role in the Fight against Climate Change

Encouraging people in North America and Sub-Saharan Africa to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle could help to cut global household emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide by…
A New Study examines the influence of Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality
Environment

A New Study examines the influence of Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality

With wildfires increasing in frequency, severity, and size in the Western U.S., researchers are determined to better understand how smoke impacts air quality, public health,…
Yeast Shows How Organisms adapt to a Warming Climate
Zoology

Yeast Shows How Organisms adapt to a Warming Climate

How do organisms adapt to climate change? A new study reveals the complex interplay between genetic diversity and temperature tolerance evolution. The maintenance of biodiversity…
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