Scientists Discover New Blood Group After 50-Year Mystery Solved
In 1972, when a pregnant woman’s blood was tested, doctors found it was unusually lacking a surface molecule present on all other known red blood cells at that time.
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27Nov
Research Shows that Global Food Production has Steadily Risen Over the Last Sixty Years
Credit: PixabayIn contrast to common fears that global crop yields have stalled in recent years, an extensive study on global food production reveals that yields have continued to grow at a similar pace since the 1960s. John Baffes from the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne from the University of Idaho, U.S., present these findings...
25Nov
A Common Blood Pressure Medication Prolongs Lifespan and Delays Aging in Animals
Credit: PixabayThe blood pressure medication rilmenidine has shown potential to slow aging and extend lifespan in animal studies, raising the possibility of similar benefits for humans. If effective, it could promote longer, healthier lives without the challenges of extreme calorie restriction.Previous research revealed that rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction at a cellular...
14Nov
Sleepy Weed Shows Significant Improvement in Sleep Quality
Medical marijuana and cannabis products CBD oil, hemp leaves on a dark background. Flat lay, copy space MockupFor the first time, scientific evidence shows that a lesser-known component of the cannabis plant—cannabinol (CBN)—can provide longer and better-quality sleep. This breakthrough opens the door for the development of a cannabis-based sleep aid comparable to existing...
04Nov
TikTok Claims Cough Medicine Could Aid in Pregnancy—Here’s the Science
Credit: PixabayThe desire for biological children (conception) is deeply ingrained in many people, especially those facing infertility, which makes the allure of simple solutions hard to resist. This may explain why "the Mucinex method" has gained traction on social media.On TikTok, many women credit their successful conceptions to Mucinex, a common cough and cold...
23Oct
Survey Shows How Many People Skip Handwashing After Using the Toilet
Credit: DepositphotosAustralia's Food Safety Information Council recently released a report on the nation's handwashing habits. It revealed that 19% of Australians don’t always wash their hands after using the toilet, and nearly half (42%) confess they don’t consistently wash their hands before handling food.Do you wash your hands every time you use the bathroom?...
18Oct
Scientists Show How Sperm and Egg Unite Like a Key in a Lock
This microscope image provided by Osaka University and the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology in October 2024, shows the fertilization of a mouse egg marked in red and green. DNA is marked in blue, showing in the egg at the top and in a sperm cell at the bottom left. Credit: Yonggang Lu/Osaka University/IMP...
17Oct
EPFL: Ultra-Deep Fracking Can Enable Limitless Geothermal Energy
Deep geothermal power has a tremendous potential if it can be made practicalQuaise EnergyThe potential for nearly limitless clean geothermal energy has significantly improved. Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics (LEMR) have demonstrated that the semi-plastic, viscous rock found at supercritical depths can still be fractured to allow water to flow through.Together...
07Oct
Need to Tackle a Complex Problem? Applied Mathematics Can Provide the Solution
Credit: PixabayYou’ve likely used math to solve common tasks, like figuring out a restaurant tip or calculating a room's square footage. But how does math contribute to tackling more complex challenges, such as finding a cure for a disease?As an applied mathematician, I use mathematical tools to analyze and solve complex biological problems. My...
03Oct
As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Reveal How Plants Respond
Credit: PixabayTiny openings on the surface of leaves, known as stomata, allow plants to "breathe" by regulating water loss through evaporation. These pores also manage the intake of carbon dioxide necessary for photosynthesis and growth.Since the 19th century, scientists have known that plants widen their stomatal pores to release water vapor, or "sweat," through...