An international research consortium co-led by scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the University of Toronto and University of Pittsburgh has mapped the functional impact of more than 17,000 variants in a major…
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Parabolic flight experiment highlights flame dynamics in microgravity
Casting a swirling shadow, a glowing candle flame sways eerily before flaring up once more. As ghostly as it looks, this flame dance is not the result of any force—paranormal or otherwise—but rather the lack of one: gravity.
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This common Halloween candy might be the scariest thing you eat
They may make your lips pucker, but sour candies can do more than surprise your taste buds—they can seriously damage your teeth, experts warn.
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Controversial startup’s plan to ‘sell sunlight’ using giant mirrors in space would be ‘catastrophic’ and ‘horrifying,’ astronomers warn
A California-based startup’s controversial plan to put 4,000 tennis-court-sized mirrors in orbit around Earth is “catastrophic” and “horrifying,” astronomers warn.
Reflect Orbital, which was founded in 2021, has recently taken the first step in a…
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Six new tube-nosed bats described from the Philippines
Researchers have recently described six new-to-science species of tube-nosed bats from the Philippines, named after their unique nostrils that protrude from the snout. All the specimens were collected from either primary or secondary forests,…
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What do spiders really get up to on Halloween?
If you’re scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn’t help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake cobwebs and horror movies depict giant spiders hunting humans or creeping around spooky abandoned houses. Spiders’ long…
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A hidden blood molecule may hold the secret to healthy aging and long life
Aging affects every part of the body, inside and out. The wrinkles and gray hair that appear on the surface often mirror similar changes happening deep within our organs. This connection suggests that aging does not occur in isolation but instead…
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Electronic fiber with liquid metal droplets enables stretchable sensing
EPFL researchers have engineered a fiber-based electronic sensor that remains functional even when stretched to over 10 times its original length. The device holds promise for smart textiles, physical rehabilitation devices, and soft robotics.
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Mature ecosystems show strong drought adaptability in karst areas, research finds
A research team led by Prof. Wang Li from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found that ecosystems with more complete ecological succession and longer existence exhibit strong adaptability to…
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Scientists may have found a panacea for snake bites – The Economist
- Scientists may have found a panacea for snake bites The Economist
- Nanobody-based recombinant antivenom for cobra, mamba and rinkhals bites Nature
- Scientists create antivenom that protects against whole family of deadly snakes The Telegraph
- First…
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