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- Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day ScienceDaily ·
A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions important for memory, a…
- Common pesticide linked to 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson’s disease ScienceDaily ·
A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to a common pesticide was linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. Scientists also uncovered how the chemical damages brain cells and identified a promising way to protect them.
- Aquarium shark that helped 'dispel myths' dies BBC News ·
Staff at Plymouth's aquarium pay tribute to a sand tiger shark believed to be almost 30 years old.
- Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule ScienceDaily ·
Scientists have built a groundbreaking molecular motor that spins in either direction using electricity, inspired by a machine invented more than 2,000 years ago. Even more remarkably, its rotation can boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially transforming the future of molecular…
- The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it ScienceDaily ·
Crown-of-thorns starfish are notorious for devouring coral reefs, but surprising new research reveals these spiny predators may actually help reefs thrive when their populations are kept in check. Scientists studying Australia's Great Barrier Reef discovered that nearly 75% of observed starfish…
- Drinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch ScienceDaily ·
A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.
- Scientists use sound waves to deliver a new attack on deadly brain cancer ScienceDaily ·
Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules called microRNAs to…
- Ancient ape fossil in Egypt could rewrite the story of human origins ScienceDaily ·
A 17- to 18-million-year-old ape fossil discovered in Egypt is challenging long-held beliefs about where the ancestors of humans and other modern apes first evolved. Scientists now suspect that North Africa and the Middle East, rather than East Africa, may have been the cradle of modern ape…
- Spill from vandalised home oil tank kills 13 birds BBC News ·
A number of birds are also injured after the spill from the oil tank earlier this week.
- Rhino siblings celebrate first birthday with cake BBC News ·
Markus and Mo weighed about 70kg (11st) at birth, and now weigh about 500kg (78st) each.
- Oil tank vandalism results in waterfowl park 'nightmare' BBC News ·
The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.
- 'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist BBC News ·
Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.
- Rare damselfly spotted by restored chalk river BBC News ·
The Herts and Middlesex Trust says it is "thrilled" the new wetlands are helping species thrive.
- Scientists say a forgotten particle may explain why the universe exists ScienceDaily ·
A mysterious particle overlooked for decades may hold the key to why matter survived the Big Bang, allowing stars, planets, and life to exist. Scientists believe this forgotten neutrino reshaped the early universe and may have left detectable gravitational wave signals that could help unlock the…
- Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves ScienceDaily ·
Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles. This remarkable ability helps trees maintain their posture and could lead to stronger forests, better timber, and more resilient crops.
- Scientists discover a hidden driver of high cholesterol and a way to stop it ScienceDaily ·
Scientists have uncovered a hidden mechanism that allows high-cholesterol diets to undermine the body's natural cholesterol defenses, and blocking it dramatically lowered harmful LDL cholesterol in mice. Even more promising, an experimental drug targeting this pathway has already passed an early…
- 'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years BBC News ·
It was feared The Short-Necked Oil Beetle had become extinct in Wales after recent surveys
- Scientists finally discover how a common gut bacterium can trigger colon cancer ScienceDaily ·
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a crucial missing link between a common gut bacterium and colorectal cancer, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for nearly two decades. The bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, produces a toxin that damages the colon’s protective lining, triggers…
- Bute House protested by environmental campaigners BBC News ·
A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.
- A mysterious 4,000-year-old wall is rewriting North Africa’s history ScienceDaily ·
A remarkable 4,000-year-old defensive structure discovered in Morocco is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about ancient North African civilizations. The massive fortifications reveal unexpectedly sophisticated prehistoric societies and suggest that the region played a much greater role in…
- Scientists discover metals that defy the deep freeze at -424°F ScienceDaily ·
Scientists have discovered a surprising mechanism that allows certain metals to resist cracking at temperatures as low as -253°C (-424°F), when similar materials typically become dangerously brittle. Instead of breaking, two experimental alloys reorganize their internal structures, creating new ways…
- 75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart ScienceDaily ·
A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at the heart, revealing rare evidence of prehistoric violence. A circular hole in the shoulder blade suggests the weapon pierced the chest and caused a rapidly fatal injury. Surprisingly, the same…
- Scientists discover a bacterial defense so strange they thought it was broken ScienceDaily ·
Scientists have discovered a bizarre bacterial defense system that works almost completely backward from anything seen before. Unlike typical bacterial immune systems that keep a deadly toxin under control until a virus attacks, this unusual mechanism waits until an infection begins before producing…
- Rewilding project aims to restore peatland BBC News ·
Cumbria Wildlife Trust starts work repairing damage to Skiddaw Forest's peatland.
- A surprising vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision ScienceDaily ·
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a surprising process that helps humans develop sharp vision before birth, challenging decades of assumptions about how the eye forms. Using miniature human retinas grown in the lab, researchers discovered that a vitamin A derivative and thyroid…
- Scientists smash oxygen nuclei to recreate matter from the Big Bang ScienceDaily ·
Scientists have recreated a primordial state of matter from the dawn of the universe by colliding oxygen nuclei at nearly the speed of light. The surprising results show that this exotic substance can form in smaller, lower-energy collisions than previously demonstrated, challenging the known…
- Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue BBC News ·
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
- A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk 10 years before symptoms ScienceDaily ·
A major international study found that a simple blood test could help predict Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline years before symptoms appear, with the highest-risk individuals facing a 38% chance of impairment within five years and an estimated 78% chance within 10 years. Scientists believe the…
- UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years' BBC News ·
With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast.
- Fears for mature Scots Pines burned by huge Highland wildfire BBC News ·
Experts say some older Scot pine damaged by fire could die removing an important source of seeds
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