Vincetoxicum nakaianum tricks flies into pollinating it by imitating the smell of ants attacked by spiders. Ko Mochizuki stumbled upon this finding when he noticed flies clustering around the flowers and later confirmed their unusual preference. The study reveals the first known case of ant odor mimicry in plants, expanding our understanding of how diverse …
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AI tools are being used to design proteins and even viruses, leading to fears these could eventually be used to evade bioweapon controls AI tools are being used to design proteins and even viruses, leading to fears these could eventually be used to evade bioweapon controls AI tools are being used to design proteins and even …
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AI tools are being used to design proteins and even viruses, leading to fears these could eventually be used to evade bioweapon controls AI tools are being used to design proteins and even viruses, leading to fears these could eventually be used to evade bioweapon controls AI tools are being used to design proteins and even …
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Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with …
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Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and emotional distress in animal studies. The compound works in the anterior cingulate cortex, bypassing injury sites and offering a dual benefit for pain and depression. Unlike opioids, psilocybin is non-addictive and may provide relief lasting weeks. …
A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief Read More »
New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and accelerated brain aging. New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI …
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A free-floating planet has been seen devouring astonishing amounts of matter, hinting that stars and planets are more alike than we thought A free-floating planet has been seen devouring astonishing amounts of matter, hinting that stars and planets are more alike than we thought A free-floating planet has been seen devouring astonishing amounts of matter, hinting …
Rogue planet gains 6 billion tonnes per second in record growth spurt Read More »
A massive international study has shown that the experimental oral obesity drug orforglipron can help patients shed over 10% of their body weight, with nearly one in five losing 20% or more. Unlike most GLP-1 agonists that require injections, orforglipron comes as a once-daily pill, potentially making weight-loss treatment more accessible. A massive international study …
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Sandia scientists developed a new type of X-ray that uses patterned multi-metal targets to create colorized, high-resolution images. The technology promises sharper scans, better material detection, and transformative applications in security, manufacturing, and medicine. Sandia scientists developed a new type of X-ray that uses patterned multi-metal targets to create colorized, high-resolution images. The technology promises …
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Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among …
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