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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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, 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…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage in basic science. The five winners of the 2024 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics shared a common thread: AI. Indeed, many scientists – including the…
At the Üçhöyük excavation, located in the Bolvadin district of Afyonkarahisar province and conducted with the aim of discovering the ancient city of “Puruşhanda,” a grain silo and two distinct seals were uncovered,…