Industrial waste gases, long seen as a major contributor to climate change, could soon be captured and repurposed into everyday household products such as shampoo, detergent, and even fuel.
A new study led by Professor Jhuma Sadhukhan at the…
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Social media can help track species as climate changes
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows.
The “range” inhabited by many species is shifting, and this is mostly tracked by formal monitoring schemes and surveys –…
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Does exercise really extend life? Finnish twin study offers new insights
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.
Researchers from the University of…
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Reading magnetic states faster — in far infrared
Today, a single modern hard drive can store several million megabytes — providing enough storage for hundreds of thousands of photos. These multi-terabyte hard drives rely on tiny magnetic structures. However, with data rates of only a few…
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Most current AI struggles to read clocks and calendars
Some of the world’s most advanced AI systems struggle to tell the time and work out dates on calendars, a study suggests.
While AI models can perform complex tasks such as writing essays and generating art, they have yet to master some skills…
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Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness
Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to research published by the American Psychological…
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A Radioactive Molecule That Shouldn’t Exist – But Scientists Made It Happen
A breakthrough in heavy-element chemistry shatters long-held assumptions about transuranium elements. Researchers have discovered “berkelocene,” the first organometallic molecule to be characterized containing the heavy element berkelium. The…
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These ancient Maya-era puppets may have been used in rituals
Five oddly expressive clay figurines, made on the edge of the Maya world about 2,400 years ago, were probably used as puppets in public rituals to commemorate mythical or real events.
“They would have either represented actual…
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Here’s what night sweats could tell you about your body
You slip into peaceful slumber, snuggled up in a bed that’s just the right temperature, only to wake up hours later drenched in sweat. Your pyjamas stick to your skin, the sheets are soaked, and suddenly, you’re wide awake. Confusion and…
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Proteins on Immune Cells Determine Longevity
Our bodies response to invading pathogens through different mechanisms of the immune system. Innate immunity first detects disease and relays a defense signal to activate the second wave of immune defense;…
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