First-ever look inside sealed coffins reveals secrets of lizard mummies

In a thrilling discovery for Egyptologists and ancient history buffs, the contents of six ancient animal sarcophagi have been examined, all without a single scientists opening a coffin lid, thanks to groundbreaking neutron tomography.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading First-ever look inside sealed coffins reveals secrets of lizard mummies

Hungry spiders offer insights into nutrition and age-related vision loss

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading causes of vision loss in Americans over 60, affecting nearly 20 million people. In AMD, eyesight deteriorates in the central region of vision, meaning everyday tasks like driving, reading and seeing… Continue reading Hungry spiders offer insights into nutrition and age-related vision loss

This cheap, strong paper bag can be reused, then turned into biofuel

We use a massive five trillion plastic bags every year, and they’re in the top five of all plastic products found in the natural environment. However, paper doesn’t fare any better, with many studies including a 2020 UNEP report citing the environmenta… Continue reading This cheap, strong paper bag can be reused, then turned into biofuel

Clear chemical connection between physical activity and brain health

Scientists unlock key chemical mechanisms that link brain health with muscle use

The link between physical activity and brain health is not new, with many studies showing how exercise can boost function, from easing depression to staving off cognitive decline. Now, scientists have shown in cell studies that the connection may be more direct, which opens the door to more targeted physical therapies for brain health and potential treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.

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Whale-chasing drones are a marine science game-changer, study reveals

They’re some of the world’s largest mammals, but whales are notoriously difficult for scientists to gather good intel on. While surface populations can be counted and watched, observational research is limited given the animals spend around 95% of thei… Continue reading Whale-chasing drones are a marine science game-changer, study reveals

Stunning deep-sea reef “teeming with life” discovered and filmed in HD

In a much-needed win for the marine environment, a never-before-seen deep-sea reef featuring coral thousands of years old and “teeming with life” has been discovered in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Ga… Continue reading Stunning deep-sea reef “teeming with life” discovered and filmed in HD

Stunning deep-sea reef “teeming with life” discovered and filmed in HD

In a much-needed win for the marine environment, a never-before-seen deep-sea reef featuring coral thousands of years old and “teeming with life” has been discovered in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Ga… Continue reading Stunning deep-sea reef “teeming with life” discovered and filmed in HD

Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

Fifty years on from American chemist Pal Laterbur detailing the first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scientists have marked this historic medical anniversary with the sharpest-ever scans of a mouse brain.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Duke U… Continue reading Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

Fifty years on from American chemist Pal Laterbur detailing the first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scientists have marked this historic medical anniversary with the sharpest-ever scans of a mouse brain.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Duke U… Continue reading Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

Sound can successfully remove microplastics from water

There’s no debate that microplastics present an ever-increasing ecological and health threat, with scientists just starting to understand the extent of these tiny particles and their impact on organisms, from marine life to humans. A 2019 study reveale… Continue reading Sound can successfully remove microplastics from water