Brain Implant Controlled from 10,000 km Away
Scientists operated a brain implant in a rodent in South Korea from a computer in the United States, in a real-time test conducted over the internet. The device, developed by the Korea Advanced…
Study Reveals Neolithic Arrows with Geometric Markings in Turkey
An archaeological study conducted by a team of French and Turkish researchers has revealed the discovery of twelve obsidian arrows bearing intentional incisions at the Neolithic site of Tepecik-Çiftlik, in Turkey’s Cappadocia region….
A New Monkey from the Congo Has Been Identified as a New Species
Researchers have identified a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, named Colobus congoensis, locally known as the Likweli monkey. The discovery, the result of investigations spanning more than a…
Seven new frog species have been identified in Madagascar.
An international team of researchers has announced the discovery of seven new species of frogs in the genus Rhombophryne in Madagascar, revealing previously unknown diversity among these amphibians. The research, which spanned more…
DNA Reveals the Complex Biological History of the Shroud of Turin
A new study has revealed the complex biological history preserved in traces of DNA found on the Shroud of Turin. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the research used advanced genetic sequencing techniques…
Study reveals protein that could help treat leukemia
Researchers at Iowa State University identified a protein and a signaling pathway that may be crucial for overcoming the blockage in blood cell development in leukemia cases. The study, published in the journal…
Insect Larvae Challenge Ocean Pressure Theory
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have discovered that Chaoborus edulis larvae, found in Lake Malawi, possess adaptations that allow them to dive to depths of more than 400 meters, challenging…
Study Reveals Genetic Variation in Invasive Snakes of Guam
A recent study led by the University at Buffalo revealed that brown snakes, an invasive species in Guam, possess greater genetic variation than previously thought, which may explain their success in colonizing the…
Study Confirms Manis aurita as a Distinct Pangolin Species
A genetic analysis of a pangolin specimen collected nearly 190 years ago in the United Kingdom has confirmed the existence of a new species, Manis aurita. The discovery, published in the journal Communications…
300,000-Year-Old Cave Reveals Prehistoric Human Life in Israel
A rare prehistoric cave dating back approximately 300,000 years is being excavated near Fureidis, south of Haifa, Israel. Sealed for hundreds of thousands of years, the site offers researchers an unusual opportunity to…