A study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in July 2025, has challenged the long-held belief […]
Biology
Is The Y Chromosome Really Disappearing? What Does This Mean?
One of the most intriguing news that has permeated popular science discourse is the supposed ongoing but gradual disappearance of […]
Controversial Lion Farming in South Africa and Illegal International Bone Trade
Between 8,000-12,000 lions and other big cats, including tigers, are bred and kept in captivity in more than 350 facilities […]
Injecting Melatonin Can Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresh Much Longer
Leafy vegetables spoil very quickly. The same is true for several fruits and other vegetables. About 30 percent of them […]
White Mold Used to Make Brie and Camembert at Risk of Extinction
Traditional Brie and Camembert cheeses were often covered in a mixture of molds. These resulted in unpredictable flavors, textures, and […]
Why Are Stillbirths Rising In Some European Countries?
Most of Europe has seen stillbirth rates decline or stabilize in the last decade. However, this is not the case […]
J-Shape Revisited: Human Development and Fertility in the United States
Population growth was observed in societies with advancing economies. However, over the recent decades, economists and demographers have grown to […]
How the Brain Reacts to Prices: Neural Marker for Price Perception Discovered
Pricing influences consumer behavior. A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Russia has shown that the brain reacts instantly when the […]
Deadly Bacteria Are Evolving—And Learning to Kill Their Own Kind
Hospitals are facing a growing challenge from drug-resistant bacteria. These bacteria have evolved new strategies to survive in medical environments. […]
Biologging: Tapping Marine Animals To Solve Ocean Issues
Japanese researchers T. Iwata and T. Akamatsu from Kobe University have introduced and promoted the concept of biologging. This approach, […]