WEIRD SCIENCE
The barbershop quartet-style vocalization of male elephants is another breakthrough in understanding how elephants communicate. Image created by DALL-E – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 22 – A fascinating new insight into elephant communication has been uncovered, with researchers finding that a group of …
Science suggests that three servings a day can benefit your mental wellbeing in later life. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 23 – If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study suggests upsizing this to a fruit salad …
A key type of fiber in oats is shown to have a huge impact on the gut bacteria important in fighting obesity. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 22 – Let’s face it, dietary fiber is not the most scintillating topic, even though …
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 …
