Octopus Spring, a thermal spring at Yellowstone National Park's Lower Geyser Basin, contains higher levels of oxygen than the neighbouring Conch Spring. (Bill Wight CA/Getty Images)Recent research from Montana State University suggests that microbial life in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin could provide insight into the evolution of how life adapted to use oxygen.The microorganisms living...
Kamado Joe included several thoughtful features on this grill, including an easy-to-open lid and locking wheels on the steel cartKamado JoeKamado Joe’s latest grill is built for pitmasters who need ample space for large meals and enjoy the ease of high-tech features in their grilling tools.In fact, the Kamado Joe Big Joe Konnected Joe...
Cannabis use can interfere with young adults' brain functioning. Credit: PixabayThe most extensive study to date on cannabis effects in 18- to 36-year-olds reveals that the drug can impair brain function during cognitive tests. These findings aim to help individuals make informed choices about cannabis use.With the growing legalization of cannabis for both medical...
Adding an immunotherapy drug to chemotherapy made breast cancer treatment more effectiveOriginal image by DepositphotosA phase 3 clinical trial found that adding nivolumab, a targeted immunotherapy drug, to chemotherapy nearly doubled cure rates for patients with the most common type of breast cancer, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)/HER2-negative (HER2–). This finding signals a potential shift in treatment...
Credit: PixabayFly-inspired glasses may bring hope to individuals with macular degeneration. These innovative glasses utilize a design based on the structure of fly eyes to "fill in" the gap in the users' central vision.Macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness, affects the central area of the retina known as the macula. In...
Rather than use a separate portable monitor to add more screen real estate when you need it, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 extends the display upLenovoIn 2022, Lenovo showcased a unique laptop with a display that expanded upward to provide more screen space. At CES 2025 last week, the company turned that concept into...
Credit: DepositphotosAt its height, the Roman Empire's influence spanned across land, sea, and even the skies. During the peak of Roman imperialism, air pollution became so widespread that researchers now believe it may have caused significant neurological damage across much of Europe, including what is now Great Britain.Ice-core data from the Arctic reveals that...
Scientists have managed to quantify methanethiol emissions in the oceans on a global scale for the first time. Credit: PixabayResearchers have, for the first time, measured global emissions of a sulfur gas from marine life, showing it cools the climate more than previously believed, particularly over the Southern Ocean.A study published in Science Advances...
Footage of the explosion, slowed down 400 times Thorogood, C. et al/CC By 4.0"Ballistic seed dispersal" is a rare phenomenon in the plant world, and for good reason, as demonstrated by the squirting cucumber's impressive abilities. Rather than relying on external factors like wind or animals, this cucumber takes matters into its own hands, launching...
Credit: DepositphotosAs a clinical microbiologist, I always assumed it was common knowledge that kissing a newborn on the head was a bad idea. However, Dr. Karan Raj, an NHS surgeon, recently posted a TikTok warning about the risks of kissing babies, which seemed to be news for many viewers, judging by the thousands of...
