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Tiny Parasite Rescues Rare Bird Wilkins’ Bunting From Invasive Threat

10.08.2024 20:45 PM

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?

10.08.2024 20:35 PM

Cell-cultivated meat could become available in the U.K. within a few years. In the coming years, lab-grown meat may become available on U. K. supermarket shelves, thanks to an approximately $2 million government investment intended to support cell-cultivated food research.

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

10.08.2024 20:24 PM

The Marburg virus has emerged in Rwanda for the first time, killing 13 people and infecting 58. The Marburg virus, a deadly pathogen closely related to Ebola, has caused its first recorded outbreak in Rwanda, killing 13 people and infecting 58 more.

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

10.07.2024 21:23 PM

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

10.07.2024 20:58 PM

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

10.07.2024 20:25 PM

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

10.06.2024 21:51 PM

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

10.06.2024 21:10 PM

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'

10.06.2024 20:43 PM

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

10.04.2024 21:35 PM

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

10.04.2024 21:30 PM

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?

10.03.2024 22:58 PM

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

10.03.2024 22:32 PM

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

10.03.2024 20:44 PM

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.

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