Credit: Pixabay Two new hallucinogenic fungi species have been discovered and formally classified, adding to the approximately 140 known varieties of psychoactive gilled mushrooms. Researchers from Stellenbosch University, along with citizen mycologists, used phylogenetic and morphological analysis to confirm that the two mushrooms, Psilocybe ingeli and Psilocybe maluti, are novel species. These were found in southern...
A 3D-printed reference model for sugar beet is included in field experiments. Credit: Institute of Sugar Beet Research, Göttingen Scientists utilize laser scanning to generate 3D models of the aerial parts of sugar beet plants in agricultural fields, pushing forward the advancement of AI-supported improvements in crop pipelines. Recent research illustrates how 21st-century crop breeding can...
Credit: Pixabay Researchers at Colorado State University have found that elephants respond to being called by name, using name-like calls to address each other. This behavior, observed in wild African elephants, represents a unique ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study in Nature Ecology and Evolution. Researchers from CSU, Save the Elephants, and ElephantVoices...
Naoe and Yasuke have been introduced as dual protagonists in the game In the 17 years since its inception, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series has transported fans to various historical periods, from Ancient Greece and Egypt to Victorian London and even the Civil War period of the United States, and now we go to Japan. Despite numerous...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study suggests that a novel model for forecasting the influence of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa might pave the way for more precise interventions aimed at controlling the disease. Previous techniques relied on rainfall measurements to infer the presence of surface water conducive to mosquito breeding. However, a study led...
This ever-growing permafrost-destroying 'sink hole' was originally a small gully in the 1960sMurton et al/Permafrost Periglacial Processes Whether you admire John Carpenter's creations or have a fascination with biology, the thawing of subterranean permafrost in polar areas presents notable apprehensions. In a recent discovery, researchers revealed a 'zombie virus' dating back 48,500 years, extracted from...
The finding of cattle rock drawings in the Sahara Desert suggests that, indeed, the area was once lush and verdant. (Cooper et al.). The discovery of rare rock art depicting cattle in the Sahara Desert implies past lushness with abundant resources for diverse animal life. The Eastern Desert of Sudan, known as the "Atbai," hosts nomadic...
Credit: Canvas Movies have the power to change our minds, push our limits, and inspire us to aspire for more. It doesn't matter whether you are a student, a worker, or a boss; developing the habit of watching movies and series related to your field or area of interest can take you to the next...
Credit: Pixabay A recent study reveals that genes providing protection against excessive alcohol consumption and its associated health problems are also associated with other conditions, including heart disease and mental health issues. The research team analyzed over 3.2 million DNA samples, focusing on specific genetic code changes called single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs. Identifying Protective Variants in SNPs...
Replanting is done in phases, with old vines notably Chenin keeping up production while the new ones grow. On a South African wine estate, piles of dry, uprooted grapevines lie at the base of a barren, hilly terrain. Vineyards are replanting to adapt to climate change, anticipating infrequent but intense rainfall in the wine region. From Australia...
