‘Wherever we’ve looked, we see destruction.’ The Ukraine war’s impact on buried archaeological sites
Science talks with archaeologists surveying damage on the ground Science talks with archaeologists surveying damage on the ground
This ‘gross’ mixture has big benefits for the study of bacteria
Researchers have discovered that growing bacteria on agar mixed with organs is an efficient and effective way to study infectious pathogens. Researchers have discovered that growing bacteria on agar mixed with organs is an efficient and effective way to study infectious pathogens. Researchers have discovered that growing bacteria on agar mixed with organs is an efficient …
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Distinct brain activity triggered by memories of trauma
It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident. But what exactly happens in the brains of PTSD patients as they recall these traumatic events? …
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A mineral produced by plate tectonics has a global cooling effect
Plate tectonics can trigger ice ages through the production of the carbon-trapping mineral smectite, according to a new study. Plate tectonics can trigger ice ages through the production of the carbon-trapping mineral smectite, according to a new study. Plate tectonics can trigger ice ages through the production of the carbon-trapping mineral smectite, according to a new …
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Small marine creatures swimming in plastic chemicals not reproducing
Plastic waste in the water might be stopping — or interrupting — some shrimp-like creatures from reproducing. In a unique study, the ability of ‘shrimp like’ creatures to reproduce successfully was found to be compromised by chemicals found in everyday plastics. Plastic waste in the water might be stopping — or interrupting — some shrimp-like creatures …
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Researchers discover new classes of RNA for learning and memory
Researchers have discovered a new way ribonucleic acid (RNA) impacts fear-related learning and memory. Researchers demonstrated that a noncoding RNA known as Gas5 coordinates the trafficking and clustering of RNA molecules inside the long processes of neurons, and orchestrating neuronal excitability in real time that contributes to learning and memory. This study builds on earlier …
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Bottlenose dolphins can sense electric fields with their snouts
Like platypuses and some sharks, bottlenose dolphins have an electric sense which they may use to navigate and search for food Like platypuses and some sharks, bottlenose dolphins have an electric sense which they may use to navigate and search for food Like platypuses and some sharks, bottlenose dolphins have an electric sense which they may …
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