Just Plain WEIRD #2
Insects are the primary pollinators of most flowers and crops. Niklas_Weidner/500px via Getty Images – By Rachel Mallinger, Professor of Entomology, University of Florida Published: 2024 Jul 19 – Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies …
Scientists are unsure why cats turn up with random objects. Photograph: Linda Raymond/Getty Images – Researchers unsure why animals turn up with items such as socks and gloves – but agree pilfered items are not presents Ian Sample Science editor 2024 Jul 20 …
Displays at LaGuardia Airport in New York show the infamous “blue screen of death.” AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura – By Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County – The global information technology outage on 2024 Jul …
Scientists are on the cusp of treatments to help us live longer and healthier. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 18 – For the first time, scientists have demonstrated how a specific protein increases in our organs as we get older and actively …
This new discovery blurs the line between being asleep and awake. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 17 – For the first time, scientists have discovered that a small region of our brain shuts down to take microsecond-long naps while we’re awake. What’s …
Scientists have demonstrated a new drug combo that regenerates insulin-producing cells, effectively reversing diabetes in tests in mice. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2024 Jul 14 – People living with diabetes might have a new hope. Scientists have tested a new drug therapy in …
A new HIV medication was 100% effective at preventing the virus’ spread. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 15 – A twice-a-year injectable drug has been shown to be 100% effective in preventing the spread of HIV, according to the first data from …
Getting optimal sleep could reduce the risk of diabetic complications. DALL-E – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 14 – Not getting the optimal amount of sleep increases the risk of damage to small blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys of type 2 diabetics, …
A Martian meteorite in cross-polarized light. This meteorite is dominated by the mineral olivine. Each grain is about half a millimeter across. By James Day – By James Day, Professor of Geosciences, University of California, San Diego Published: 2024 Jul 12 – Of …
Being a night owl might not be a bad thing – for your brain, at least. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 12 – ‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late …
