Depression’s Genetic Link to Heart Disease in Women
Jiayue-Clara Jiang, The University of Queensland e Sonia Shah, The University of Queensland Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women. It accounts for one in three…
500-year-old Chinese inscription discovered in Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable discovery on Mount Zion in Jerusalem—a fragment of a 16th-century porcelain bowl bearing a rare Chinese inscription. This find provides the earliest evidence of historical ties between China…
The vital role of muscle in successful aging
Matthew Lees, McMaster University We’d all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying the time we have while we’re here and living healthier? Over the past century, human…
Researchers uncover potential new ancient human species
A researcher from the University of Hawaiʻi may have identified a new human species, Homo juluensis, potentially linked to enigmatic groups like the Denisovans—ancient human relatives whose stories remain partially untold. Professor Christopher…
Clues about how dinosaurs dominated the Earth.
Faeces, vomit and fossilised food from inside stomachs have provided new clues into how dinosaurs rose to dominate Earth, a new study revealed on Wednesday. Scientists have discovered plenty about dinosaurs — particularly…
Role of iron sulfides in the origin of life in hot springs
An international team of scientists recently published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides in the formation of life in early Earth’s terrestrial hot springs. According to the researchers, the sulfides…
Robot that jumps like a cat to explore asteroids
Chinese researchers have created an AI-driven robot capable of jumping across the uneven, low-gravity terrain of asteroids, offering a groundbreaking approach to exploring small celestial bodies. Inspired by a cat’s natural ability to…
New pterosaur species discovered in Japan
Pterosaurs were highly successful flying reptiles—often mistakenly classified as dinosaurs—that thrived between 210 and 65 million years ago. As the first vertebrates to achieve powered flight, they predated the emergence of birds and…
Ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring.
Ateam of researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new and improved wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring. Their work marks a major milestone, as…
The Ryugu asteroid sample was colonized by terrestrial life
Panspermia is the hypothesis suggesting that life can endure and spread between planetary bodies, offering an alternative pathway for the emergence of life on planets within a solar system. The discovery of extraterrestrial…