When flatworms have the ability to regenerate, they lose the option to lay eggs – instead, they produce offspring by splitting themselves apart ​When flatworms have the ability to regenerate, they lose the option to lay eggs – instead, they produce offspring by splitting themselves apart When flatworms have the ability to regenerate, they lose the …

Flatworms can either regrow lost heads or reproduce sexually, not both Read More »

Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, international agreements on AI are coming together ​Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, international agreements on AI are coming together Ahead of …

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Suzie Edge is a medical historian who frequently surprises (and sometimes shocks) her TikTok followers with health stories of famous people from the past. Here are some of her favourites ​Suzie Edge is a medical historian who frequently surprises (and sometimes shocks) her TikTok followers with health stories of famous people from the past. Here …

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The Lucy spacecraft will visit its first of 10 asteroids on 1 November – a small rock called Dinkinesh that will be used to test the scientific instruments for its mission to the Trojan asteroids ​The Lucy spacecraft will visit its first of 10 asteroids on 1 November – a small rock called Dinkinesh that …

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is hurtling towards the tiny asteroid Dinkinesh Read More »

Water containing a cheap lithium bromide salt can deliver longer-lasting cooling for computers while improving their performance ​Water containing a cheap lithium bromide salt can deliver longer-lasting cooling for computers while improving their performance Water containing a cheap lithium bromide salt can deliver longer-lasting cooling for computers while improving their performance 

People with ADHD may need to search for their medicines at multiple pharmacies or see their doctor to get their prescription altered ​People with ADHD may need to search for their medicines at multiple pharmacies or see their doctor to get their prescription altered People with ADHD may need to search for their medicines at multiple …

Why is there a shortage of ADHD drugs and what can people do? Read More »

The most recent review into the effectiveness of face masks has confirmed that they do help to prevent covid-19, but the intervention remains a controversial issue ​The most recent review into the effectiveness of face masks has confirmed that they do help to prevent covid-19, but the intervention remains a controversial issue The most recent review …

Face masks ward off covid-19, so why are we still arguing about it? Read More »

Mature spermatozoa are characterized by an head, midpiece and a long tail for locomotion. Now, researchers have found that a loss of the structural protein ACTL7B blocks spermatogenesis in male mice. The cells can no longer develop their characteristic shape and remain in a rather round form. The animals are infertile. ​Mature spermatozoa are characterized …

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Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study. ​Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study. Time-restricted eating, also known …

Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests Read More »

A research team has identified the most widespread genetic contribution by Denisovans to date. The study reveals that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors’ adaptation to the cold. The study also reveals that this genetic adaptation may have predisposed modern humans to neuropsychiatric disorders. …

The genetic heritage of the Denisovans may have left its mark on our mental health Read More »