Gallery: Rare glimpses of nature from the ‘Apple Isle’

Now in its eighth year, the Beaker Street Festival’s Science Photography Prize tells the story of one of the more remote places on Earth, Australia’s southern island state of Tasmania, and the 12 finalists for 2024 have captured the beauty and diversit… Continue reading Gallery: Rare glimpses of nature from the ‘Apple Isle’

Plant oils should replace butter, and this comprehensive study confirms it

While there has been a general consensus that olive oil and other plant-based fats are healthier than butter, scientists have now comprehensively put it beyond doubt, combining a number of diet-intervention studies and previous cohort research that all… Continue reading Plant oils should replace butter, and this comprehensive study confirms it

‘Night owls’ have 13.5% better brain function than early risers

‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late to poor health outcomes, inadequate sleep and a fair amount of shame that comes with not being able to function as well in the mornings as others…. Continue reading ‘Night owls’ have 13.5% better brain function than early risers

Thrill-seeking seabirds are now enthusiastically flying into hurricanes

A daredevil seabird species has learnt to harness the insane power of hurricanes, seeking out storms over the ocean to ‘ride’ them for their own benefit. It’s the first time this behavior has been observed, and now has scientists wondering if it’s far … Continue reading Thrill-seeking seabirds are now enthusiastically flying into hurricanes

Natural olive compound aids weight loss and regulates blood sugar

A compound that occurs naturally in olives has been found to lower blood sugar levels and ramp up weight loss in rapid time, mimicking the effects of drugs such as diabetes medications liraglutide and metformin. This opens the door for developing safe,… Continue reading Natural olive compound aids weight loss and regulates blood sugar

Lion brothers make death-defying record swim across croc-infested river

Two lion siblings have set a new record for long-distance swimming, paddling across a treacherous stretch of river infested with crocodiles and hippos, on an epic adventure to find female mates.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Griffith U… Continue reading Lion brothers make death-defying record swim across croc-infested river

World’s first instant-tint glasses change shade at the touch of a button

Chamelo, which has former NBA player Stephon Marbury as brand ambassador, has launched two types of lenses – Dusk, which switches through various levels of tints on command, and Prismatic, which can change colors. Both can be controlled by hand, or by … Continue reading World’s first instant-tint glasses change shade at the touch of a button

Butter, and other delicious fats, are now being made out of thin air

Bill Gates has thrown his weight – and his money – behind a Californian startup that believes it can make a rich, fatty spread akin to butter, using just carbon dioxide and hydrogen. And ‘butter’ is just the start, with milk, ice-cream, cheese, meat an… Continue reading Butter, and other delicious fats, are now being made out of thin air

‘Super-humanized’ mice with 100% human immune systems are a big deal

For the first time, scientists have successfully created a type of mouse with a 100% functional human immune system and human-like gut microbiome. This ‘humanized’ mouse takes the guesswork out of medical research and has the potential to revolutionize… Continue reading ‘Super-humanized’ mice with 100% human immune systems are a big deal