Tiny Parasite Rescues Rare Bird Wilkins’ Bunting From Invasive Threat

Medicine & Technology Oct 08, 2024

A tiny parasitic wasp helped protect the endangered Wilkins' bunting on Nightingale Island by eliminating an invasive scale insect that threatened the island's native tree.

Lab-Grown Meat Approvals Set to Transform UK Food Market: When Can Consumers Expect Cultured Meat to Arrive?

Oct 08, 2024

Cell-cultivated meat could become available in the U.K. within a few years.

Rwanda Battles Deadly Marburg Virus as Outbreak Kills 13; Experts Warn of Rising Infection Rates

Oct 08, 2024

The Marburg virus has emerged in Rwanda for the first time, killing 13 people and infecting 58.

Record Low Salmon Stocks in UK Rivers Raise Alarms on Environmental Impact

Oct 07, 2024

A new report reveals that Atlantic salmon stocks in England and Wales have reached record lows due to pollution and climate change.

Anti-Aging Hopes Rise as Organ Rejection Drug Rapamycin Gains Attention

Oct 07, 2024

The immune-suppressing drug rapamycin, originally used for kidney transplants, is gaining attention for its potential to slow aging.

Rapid Warming in Antarctica Sees Vegetation Growth Expand Tenfold Since 1986

Oct 07, 2024

A new study reveals that Antarctica’s warming climate has spurred a tenfold increase in green vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula over the past four decades.

Asteroid 2024 PT5 Moves Closer to Earth: NASA Plans to Monitor Its Path

Oct 06, 2024

Scientists have discovered a small asteroid, 2024 PT5, which was recently pulled closer to Earth's orbit by gravity, sparking interest from NASA for further tracking.

Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue: Study Points to Potential Health Risks

Oct 06, 2024

A groundbreaking study has detected microplastics in human brain tissue for the first time, raising concerns about their potential health impacts.

Draconid Meteor Shower to Illuminate October Nights With Early Evening Display of 'Shooting Stars'

Oct 06, 2024

The Draconid meteor shower, peaking on Oct. 8 and 9, will offer skywatchers a unique opportunity to spot "shooting stars" in the early evening.

4,000-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Governor’s Daughter Discovered With Intact Coffins

Oct 04, 2024

Archaeologists have discovered the 4,000-year-old tomb of an ancient Egyptian governor's daughter, "Idi," containing two intact, intricately inscribed coffins.

World's Oldest Living Microbes Unearthed in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock in South Africa

Oct 04, 2024

A 2-billion-year-old rock unearthed in South Africa has revealed the oldest living microbes ever discovered, thriving within a sealed fracture since the rock's formation.

Do We Still Need COVID-19 Booster Shots in the Post-Pandemic World?

Oct 03, 2024

Find out if COVID-19 booster shots are still necessary despite the pandemic officially ending over a year ago.

Bacteria in Wastewater Could Help Solve the World's Plastic Pollution Problem

Oct 03, 2024

Bacteria in wastewater can break down plastic into tiny pieces and use enzymes to decompose it, offering a potential solution to plastic pollution.

First-Ever Map of Fruit Fly Brain Marks Major Milestone in Neurobiological Research

Oct 03, 2024

Scientists have successfully mapped the brain of an adult fruit fly, a breakthrough that could provide insights into brains across the animal kingdom, including humans.