Pluto was famously booted from the planet club due to a change in definition – now a new definition of a “planet” could be on the way. NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI – By Michael Irving 2024 Jul 26 – The official definition of a “planet” could be …
Many fatal childhood illnesses can be prevented with vaccination. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images – By Mark R. O’Brian, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Published: 2024 Jul 26 – Vaccinations have provided significant …
A nasal spray clears away toxic tau tangles and improves memory. DALL-E – By Paul McClure 2024 Jul 23 – One dose of a new treatment, delivered by nasal spray, clears away build-ups of the toxic tau protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease from inside …
Healthy cows were able to transfer the virus to other animals when transported to other farms. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Jul 25 – A new report has sounded the alarm on the evolution of the avian influenza virus, with comprehensive genome sequencing …
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 …
