It is well known that giant pandas are picky eaters. They solely eat bamboo, and each day they may consume up to 99 pounds (45 kilograms) of it in 15 hours. Though…
Innovative “Nano-Robot” Built Entirely From DNA To Explore Microscopic Biological Processes
Our cells are subject to tiny mechanical stresses. They set off biological signals that are crucial for numerous cell processes involved in either the development of illnesses or the regular operation of…
Harm from blue light exposure increases with age, research in flies suggests
According to recent study from Oregon State University, the harmful consequences of everyday, lifetime exposure to the blue light emitted by phones, laptops, and home lighting get worse as people age. The…
Invasive insect formerly known as ‘murder hornet’ gets new name
The Entomological Society of America revised its standards for approved insect common names in 2021, barring names that may incite fear or that relate to racial or ethnic groupings. Subscribe to the…
‘Castaway’ gamma-ray bursts come from distant early galaxies
According to recent research, the early universe’s neutron star mergers are the source of strong and enigmatic radiation bursts. A neutron star merger that produced gamma rays in the early cosmos is…
Scientists Unlock the Secrets of Cellular Aging: What Happens After You Turn 70?
Researchers have established a new theory for aging, demonstrating that genetic defects that manifest gradually over a lifetime result in significant changes in how blood is produced after the age of 70….
Chores, exercise, and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia
Performing household chores, exercising, and spending time with loved ones and friends are all physical and mental activities that may help reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study that…
The World’s Biggest Shark Isn’t Actually a Carnivore, Scientists Discover
There is perhaps more to the largest shark in our waters than we previously understood to its reputation as a gentle monster. Filter feeders, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are supposed to methodically…
‘Black hole police’ discover dormant black hole outside our galaxy for first time
A new research based on data from the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope claims that an elusive form of black hole has been seen for the first time in a…
Smoke from Western wildfires can influence Arctic sea ice
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) discovered that soot and other burned biomass from wildfires in Colorado and other parts of the Northern…