Collaborate Disseminate
Honey from stingless bees contains large amounts of a unique sugar that’s not a major component of any other food, according to researchers. It has a range of health benefits, from preventing tooth decay and helping with weight loss to managing type 2 … Continue reading Unique sugar in stingless bee honey good for teeth, weight and blood sugar
Insect venom may seem like an unlikely ally in the discovery of new human pain treatments, but the latest findings into the “unique” way a small ant causes us such agony is a big leap forward – and one that’s expected to progress rapidly.Continue Readi… Continue reading “Bizarre” way ant venom hits a nerve: An exciting new path to pain relief
Geologists have drilled deeper than ever into material from the Earth’s mantle – more than three quarters of a mile (1.2 km). The sample gives a glimpse into the geology and even life in a deep world normally beyond our reach.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Geologists drill 1.2 km into rare rocks from Earth’s mantle
Downing a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning can be vital for facing the day ahead, but what if you had to wait up to a day to get your caffeine hit? That’s on the menu if you like your Joe brewed cold, but researchers have now managed to cold… Continue reading Cold brew coffee in under 3 minutes? Ultrasound makes it possible
AF, or AFib, and its close medical cousin, atrial flutter, are associated with complications such as stroke, heart failure, and heart attack. While there’s an understandable focus on treating these conditions to prevent acute complications, less resear… Continue reading Only half of atrial fibrillation patients survive another 10 years
The six-foot-tall raptors in the Jurassic Park movies were terrifying enough, but now scientists have described a giant new raptor species whose legs alone were that tall.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Dinosaurs, University of Queensla… Continue reading Giant raptor dinosaur had legs taller than you
Would you want to eat this beetle? Probably not, as it appears to be covered in fungus. That “fungus” is actually hair, however, which the recently discovered insect may use to put off would-be predators.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: … Continue reading Freaky-looking new longhaired beetle owns its fungal flair
A new type of submersible fish farm could make aquaculture operations much more eco-friendly. The storm-resistant structure is designed to stay out in the deep, cold waters of the open ocean, where it should have less environmental impact than shore-ad… Continue reading Video: Eco-friendlier offshore fish farm sinks to ride out storms
Zinc has been found to be important in keeping lung infections at bay in people with cystic fibrosis, whose immune cell’s natural bacteria-fighting ability has been reduced by the genetic mutation that causes the disease. The discovery could result in … Continue reading Cystic fibrosis breakthrough points to zinc as infection buster
For the first time, researchers have identified how the brain’s fatty acids and the genes that control them are crucial to memory formation. In addition to increasing our understanding of how memories are formed, the discovery opens the door to novel t… Continue reading Unlocking mystery of memory formation opens door to Alzheimer’s treatment