WEIRD SCIENCE
An artist’s impression of the Earth around 2.7 billion years ago in the Archean Eon. With green iron-rich seas, an orange methane-rich atmosphere and a surface dominated by oceans, the Archean Earth would have been a very different place. (Illustration by Andrey Atuchin), …
Researchers have tested how the color of a bowl affects perceptions of sweet and salty snack foods in picky eaters. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Nov 28 – Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have found picky eaters perceive food eaten out of …
This gold coin, bearing the name and face of “Sponsian,” was long considered fake but has now been authenticated. The Hunterian, University of Glasgow – By Michael Irving 2022 Nov 24 – History is full of artifacts that later turn out to be fakes, …
A new antiviral has only been authorized for use in Japan so far, with other trials ongoing around the world. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Nov 23 – Health authorities in Japan have issued emergency approval to a new oral antiviral treatment for …
FibreX promises up to 20% more dietary fiber with no detectable effect on flavor, color or texture. RMIT – By Loz Blain 2022 Nov 22 – RMIT researchers claim FiberX can add up to 20% more healthy dietary fiber to food, without any detectable …
A cast of Dickinsonia, an animal that lived during the Ediacaran period. Verisimilus/CC BY-SA 3.0 – By Michael Irving 2022 Nov 22 – Scientists believe that the Earth is currently in the midst of its sixth major extinction event, but a new study suggests …
Whereas the Super Sub previously had an estimated top speed of 8 knots, it should now be capable of going up to 10 knots. U-Boat Worx View gallery – 6 images – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Nov 21 – It was just last year …
Researchers detected levels of THC in milk from dairy cows fed with hemp. Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Nov 20 – New research published in the journal Nature Food has reported on the consequences of feeding dairy cows commercial hemp. Despite the hemp …
An artist’s impression of Leviathanochelys aenigmatica, a giant species of turtle that’s recently been discovered. ICRA_Arts – By Michael Irving 2022 Nov 17 – Paleontologists have discovered the fossil remains of one of the largest turtles that ever lived. Measuring about the size of …
Researchers have discovered evidence of phytoplankton blooms beneath the sea ice of Antarctica. Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2022 Nov 17 – Antarctica isn’t exactly the type of place you’d expect to be teeming with life, but a new study suggests the frigid environment …
