Formica wood ant. Credit: Pixaobay Locking together beneficial traits, supergenes confer significant evolutionary advantages. However, this association comes with potential costs, as it becomes exceedingly challenging to eliminate detrimental mutations. Traditionally, it has been believed that sexual reproduction evolved as a means for organisms to mix or recombine different alleles (gene variations) in the next generation, creating...
Credit A startling discovery made by recent research may cause you to reconsider your next water bottle purchase: minuscule plastic particles, or nanoparticles, are present in our bottled water. These particles are so minute that they are practically unimaginable. What’s Lurking in Your Water Bottle? Imagine this: the typical water bottle doesn't just satisfy your thirst; it...
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers have successfully combined biological tissue with robotic technology, potentially heralding a significant advancement in the field of heart disease research. Credit: Summit Art Creations/Shutterstock.com Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by combining real heart tissue with advanced soft robotic technology, resulting in a biorobotic heart that mimics the rhythm of...
One of the proposed uses for Zeiss Multifunctional Smart Glass technology involves a "holocam" that can be placed at the center of a glass panel, enabling participants in videoconferences to establish eye contact. German optics giant Zeiss is set to showcase its Multifunctional Smart Glass technology at CES next week. This innovative technology has the...
In this footage captured from NASA's video, the Vulcan rocket from United Launch Alliance, carrying Astrobotic Technology's lander, takes off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, January 8, 2024. This marked the launch of the first U.S. lunar lander in over 50 years, initiating a competitive space race among private...
Credit: Depositphotos Harvard Medical School researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that the skin bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can directly induce itching by interacting with nerve cells. The study, published in the journal Cell and based on experiments with mice and human cells, provides crucial insights into the longstanding puzzle of itchiness. The research explains...
Credit: Pixaobay Methamphetamine intake triggers heightened activity in the brain, resulting in a swift surge of dopamine and various neurotransmitters. This induces temporary euphoria, including sensations of invincibility, intense pleasure, heightened motivation and energy, and other psychoactive impacts. Meth is a highly addictive substance, contributing to the demise of brain cells, particularly neurons, and causing...
Assoc. Prof. Eleni Stavrinidou (left) and PhD student Alexandra Sandéhn connect the eSoil to a low-power electrical source for stimulating plant growthThor Balkhed Hydroponic farms enable the cultivation of numerous crop plants in a limited space, but their superiority to traditional farms hinges on faster plant growth. This potential may soon be realized through the...
Scientists have discovered that methane trapped under Svalbard’s permafrost can escape, risking a warming cycle. Frequent methane accumulations found in wellbore studies highlight the potential for increased global warming as the permafrost thaws. Credit: SciTechDaily.com According to scientists, large amounts of methane may be stored beneath the permafrost and could leak if it thaws. Methane is...
Credit: Mimi Hammad ORNL scientists used quantum biology, AI, and bioengineering to improve CRISPR Cas9 genome editing for microbes, boosting renewable fuel and chemical production. CRISPR is a powerful bioengineering tool, that alters genetic code for improved organism performance or mutation correction. CRISPR Cas9 targets and cleaves specific genome sites using a single guide RNA. Previous...
