Ancient DNA Shows Cats Domesticated Themselves - Why Are We Not Surprised?
Cats domesticated themselves without becoming domesticated, shows a study looking at 9,000 years of cat DNA history.
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First Neonatal Wearable Could Provide Real-time Detection of Jaundice and Vital Signs
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed the first wearable devices to precisely monitor jaundice, and real-time vitals.
Tricking Coronavirus With a Fake 'Handshake' - Scientists Develop Peptides That Could Inactivate COVID
Ohio State has developed peptides that trick SARS-CoV-2 into interacting with a replica rather than the actual human cell, preventing infection.
To Fortify With Iron, Ingenious Metal Fish Soaked in Soup Provides Nutrition And is Much Cheaper Than Pills
Dr. Gavin Armstrong invented the Lucky Iron Fish, a specially designed iron ingot that delivers nutritional iron when boiled for five years
U.S. Can Run Primarily on Renewable Energy by 2050 For Cost of $1 Per Person Per Day-Says New Research
Reaching zero net emissions of carbon dioxide from energy and industry by 2050 can be accomplished by rebuilding U.S. energy infrastructure to run primarily on renewable energy, at a net cost of about $1 per person per day, says a new study. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the University of […]
The Inspiring and Playful Hidden Message in the Mars Perseverance Rover's Parachute
The designers of the Mars Perseverance Rover's parachute encoded a hidden message in the material and shapes which the internet has cracked.
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough, Talking With Lucid Dreamers in Their Sleep-And There's Now An App For That
Scientists at Northwestern confirmed that dialogue with a dreaming person is possible-and they can solve math problems and answer yes-or-no.
First Cloned Endangered Species in U.S. From Genes Frozen 30 Years Ago Gives Hope For Black-footed Ferret
The USFWS announced the first cloned animal in US—a Black-footed ferret born to save a species from genes frozen more than 30 years ago.
Giant Sharks That Glow in the Dark Discovered by Scientists Who Got Wise to Their Camouflage
Scientists studying bioluminescence in sharks have identified the largest glow-in-the-dark shark on Earth, the 5 foot-long kitefin shark.
New Plant-Based Plastic Can Be Broken Down and Recycled With Near-Perfect Efficiency
A new method for producing plastics: using plant oils and engineering "break points" in the long hydrocarbon chains make it 96% recyclable.
Boosting Natural Nitric Oxide Levels in the Lungs is a Possible Treatment for COVID-19, Study Finds
Nitric oxide is a compound found naturally in the body. Boosting levels is a possible treatment for COVID-19, an Uppsala study says.
NASA Technology to Map The Stars Could Now Help Save World's Largest Fish
The Hubble telescope's algorithm for identifying stars is being used to build a database of whale sharks to help protect the species.
See Incredible Photos and Hear Martian Winds From the Red Planet-Thanks to Perseverance Rover
Here are the fascinating updates and insights from the Mars Perserverance rover that landed on the Red Planet this February-including photos.
2 New Nasal Sprays That Kill COVID-19 Virus Are Looking Remarkably Effective
Nasal sprays, like the one being developed in London, or Taffix, which prevented COVID-19 spread in Israel, could be a game changer.
Processors in Tech Wearables like Fitbits Could Be Replaced Using Mushroom Mycelium
Processors in tech wearables like heart rate monitors, could be replaced with mycelium which can actually sense electrical signals.
Green Tea Compound Could Hold The Key to Beating Cancer, Says Compelling New Study of 'EGCG'
One of the compounds in green tea may hold the key to beating cancer, according to new research from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Watch a Billion Years of Shifting Tectonic Plates Forming Our Continents in 40 Seconds
Geo-scientists have created a 40-second video that captures 1 billion years of geological history in which continents around move like ants.
Paris is Turning Its Dark Underground Parking Lots into Organic Mushrooms Farms
The startup Cycloponics is growing 100-200 kilos of mushrooms a week in underground parking lots in Paris, Strasbourg, and Bordeaux.
Dolphins Have Similar Personality Traits to Humans, Study Finds
A big five personality assessment of bottlenose dolphins found traits that are similar to primates and humans, like curiosity and sociability.
The Myriad of Massive Health Benefits in 6 Different Kinds of Mushrooms
Chaga, cordyceps, agarikon, lion's mane, and more, these mushrooms are becoming more available as health food supplements for good reason.
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