Scientists have kept a tiny slice of cochlea alive outside the body, directly witnessing how hair cells amplify sound. The finding confirms a universal principle of hearing and could pave the way for long-sought treatments for hearing loss. Scientists have kept a tiny slice of cochlea alive outside the body, directly witnessing how hair cells …
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The 2025 Nobel prize in physics has gone to three researchers, John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis, whose work has led to the development of today’s quantum computers The 2025 Nobel prize in physics has gone to three researchers, John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis, whose work has led to the development of …
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Scientists have discovered that DMT, a natural compound found in plants and even the human brain, can dramatically reduce brain damage caused by stroke. The psychoactive molecule, long known for its hallucinogenic effects, restored the blood-brain barrier and reduced inflammation in animal and cell studies. These findings suggest that DMT could complement existing stroke treatments, …
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Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ways. This discovery sheds light on evolution, conservation, and even cancer research. Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any …
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A major study from Tübingen found that prediabetic individuals who normalized their blood sugar through healthy habits — even without shedding pounds — cut their risk of type 2 diabetes by 71%. Researchers discovered that improved fat distribution, particularly less abdominal fat, was key. The findings suggest that focusing solely on weight loss may overlook …
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An analysis of the afterglow of the big bang sheds light on how black holes distribute mass in the universe, and why some matter previously seemed to have been missing An analysis of the afterglow of the big bang sheds light on how black holes distribute mass in the universe, and why some matter previously …
Galaxies fling out matter much more violently than we thought Read More »
Some habitable worlds orbiting dead stars could be kept alive for aeons thanks to a quirk of Einstein’s theory of gravity Some habitable worlds orbiting dead stars could be kept alive for aeons thanks to a quirk of Einstein’s theory of gravity Some habitable worlds orbiting dead stars could be kept alive for aeons thanks to …
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Scientists have named a new ichthyosaur, Eurhinosaurus mistelgauensis, from fossils found in Mistelgau, Germany. The marine reptile had a dramatic overbite similar to swordfish and unique skeletal traits that set it apart from other species. The discovery underscores Mistelgau’s global significance as a Jurassic fossil site, with more studies underway to uncover how these animals …
Fossils in germany reveal a Jurassic sea monster with a swordfish snout Read More »
Endurance, the wooden ship that Ernest Shackleton took to Antarctica in 1915, wasn’t built to withstand frozen seas – and the famous explorer knew it Endurance, the wooden ship that Ernest Shackleton took to Antarctica in 1915, wasn’t built to withstand frozen seas – and the famous explorer knew it Endurance, the wooden ship that Ernest …
Shackleton knew his doomed ship wasn’t the strongest before sailing Read More »
A University of New Mexico scientist is revealing what might be one of the most overlooked causes of dementia — damage in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. Dr. Elaine Bearer has created a new way to classify these changes, showing that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s also suffer from vascular damage that quietly destroys brain …
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