The unusual organism has no mouth but can detect and digest food, and no brain yet can learn. By Guardian staff – The ‘blob’, a unicellular organism that is neither plant, mushroom, nor animal, will go on show at the Paris zoological gardens. …
By Rich Haridy – Honorable Mention, People in Nature. A storm comes over Varadero, Cuba, 2019. Giovani Cordioli/TNC Photo Contest 2019. – The annual Nature Conservancy Photo Contest goes from strength to strength, with a record number of entries this year and a series …
“What we have in mucus is a therapeutic gold mine.” By Alexandra Pattillo – Flu season is here and in turn, we’ve returned to the familiar sights and sounds of runny snot and thick phlegm. However, most of the time, mucus isn’t just …
By Nick Lavars – The Interceptor drone is designed to neutralize threats from other drones by smashing them out of the air. Anduril. – We’ve seen a few inventive solutions to stopping malicious drones in their tracks, including aircraft designed to capture them in …
The microscopic organism grows easily in salt water without any trouble. By Rachel Nuwer – Eneko Ganuza grew up in Spain’s Basque country, not far from the sea. As a student studying oceanography, he fell in love with a seemingly unlikely specimen: microalgae. …
This debilitating condition afflicts over 300 million people and carries the largest burden of disease worldwide. By Natalie Parletta – People don’t generally connect diet with mental health, and it’s certainly not on the radar of most health professionals when treating depression. But …
One in five invertebrate animal species are affected by the wildlife trade. By Nina Pullano – Even while global efforts like the recent World Animal Day raise awareness to protect endangered species, wildlife researchers just delivered some shocking news: The wildlife trade is …
By James Holloway – The Jaguar XK120’s new twin motors are good for 375 bhp. Lunaz. Brand new startup Lunaz seeks to make a bold entry into the high-end car market, as it announces its plan to restore history’s “most beautiful and celebrated …
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN – Need an excellent reason to add a dog to your life? How about living longer? “Our analysis found having a dog is actually protective against dying of any cause,” said Mount Sinai endocrinologist Dr. Caroline Kramer, lead …
The brain chemical associated with reward also seems to distort our perceptions. By Jack Barton – Did you know you’ve probably hallucinated in the past week? Multiple times, most likely. You don’t need to be concerned; these episodes are a relatively common experience …
