1,500-year-old smuggled artifacts return to Türkiye.
Artifacts dating from the 4th to 7th centuries, including an oil lamp from the Byzantine era, seven coins minted in the cities of Istanbul, Balikesir and Izmit, and a gold medallion, seized in…
Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression
Although it is commonly perceived that poor sleep during pregnancy is unavoidable, recent research indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) can effectively enhance sleep patterns and mitigate postpartum depression. A study…
Delayed evolutionary origin of Asteriidae sea stars
A study published in PeerJ Life and Environment has significantly revised our comprehension of the evolutionary history of sea stars, specifically within the family Asteriidae. The research, titled “Phylogenetic and Taxonomic Revisions of…
Porous dermal fillers for diabetic wound treatment
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have introduced a pioneering injectable granular filler, offering a promising advancement in diabetic wound treatment that could significantly enhance patient outcomes. This landmark study,…
The smallest dinosaur egg ever found
A meticulous, three-year investigation has substantiated that the “Ganzhou Mini Egg” is the smallest known dinosaur egg. With a length of only 30 millimeters (approximately 1.18 inches), this specimen is considerably smaller than…
Study reveals that loneliness increases the risk of dementia
A new study led by faculty at Florida State University College of Medicine has quantified the link between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from over 600,000 individuals worldwide, making it the largest study of its…
The ‘Sixth Sense’ of Geckos
The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), known for its vibrant colors and distinct spots, may also possess a hidden sensory ability akin to a “sixth sense.” Recent research shows that these geckos can detect…
Discovery of 1,300-Year-Old Throne Room of Moche Queen
Archaeologists in Peru have made a significant discovery: a throne room approximately 1,300 years old, adorned with murals depicting a female ruler from the Moche culture, a civilization that flourished on the northern…
Astronomers discover complex carbon molecules in space
A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules containing carbon in a distant interstellar cloud of gas and dust. This is exciting for those of us…
A Burmese python was found swallowing a deer whole.
A Burmese python, an invasive species in the Everglades, was recently observed consuming a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) weighing approximately 67% of its own body mass. This significant predatory event involved the python…