BiologyDinosaurs 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…
BiologyThe 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…
AstronomyBlack 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…
BiologyDifferent 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…
BiologyThe 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…
AstronomyScientists 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…
BiologyFrom 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…
EnvironmentClimate 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…
EnvironmentDoes 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…
EnvironmentHousehold 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…
EnvironmentA 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,…
ZoologyYeast 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…