Research, climate change, and environmental issues.
While Earth continues to reel under the unending assault of climate change, new studies have shed fresh light on a rather unexpected effect of melting ice in Antarctica. According to researchers, there may be a link between the loss of ice and increased volcanic activity beneath the frozen continent that could lead to larger, more…
Among the biggest enigmas in astrophysics, the search for dark matter has just been given an interesting twist: investigating Earth’s ionosphere for potential dark matter conversion signals. Dark matter is considered to constitute approximately 85% of all the mass that exists in the universe. It gives off no interaction with light; hence, its detection had…
A study from researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has pointed the way to potentially better ways of battling the flu. It finds a small, antibody-like molecule that seems to protect against several strains of the flu virus. The results could mean a huge leap forward in both the treatment and vaccines for…
Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer, being among those with the highest incidence and mortality rates in the world. Although great advances have been made in its treatment-particularly in cases where targeted therapies are applied-the challenge of recurrence has always stood in the way of progress. A new study has…
Recent breakthroughs in the field of microrobotics are paving the way for a new generation of tiny, highly adaptable machines that could dramatically impact both healthcare and industrial manufacturing. These microrobots, no larger than a grain of sand, can perform feats that, until recently, were considered impossible, given their extremely small size and the complexity…
In an exciting leap forward in the never-ending search for a humble substance that constitutes most of the universe, the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter experiment successfully completed its first science run, setting never-before-seen cases for the properties of dark matter. This result significantly restricts the range of possible mechanisms by which dark matter might interact,…
In a breakthrough that is revising our concept of stellar relics, astronomers have discovered a giant supernova remnant much closer to Earth than previously believed. The remnant, named G278.94+1.35, has long been the subject of many studies because of its enormous extent and its place in the life sequence of stars. This new revelation, published…
Black holes have been the mysterious giants in the universe for a long period of time because of their secretive birth and equally secretive nature. Recent research with advanced gravitational wave detectors like LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and Virgo provided some of the most detailed clues regarding their origin. The study of black hole…
The study of ancient human migration has taken a fascinating turn in recent years with the discovery of genetic links between Yemen and far-flung regions such as the Levant, East Africa, and Arabia. This research underlines the importance of Yemen as a crossroads of ancient human populations, with implications for understanding the movement of early…
For the fourth time, protozoan parasites of pigs were documented globally; this may herald a spread into new areas. This also reflects not just the increasing importance of such infection within agriculture but raises some concern about impacts on human health. The detection of zoonotic protozoan parasites in pigs has great implications for animal and…
