Scavenging amphipods from Kongsfjorden, Svalbard. Credit: Alfred Wegener Institute / Charlotte Havermans First observation of marine invertebratesInvertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.…
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Researchers in Finland have found that willow bark extract has potent antiviral properties against various viruses, including COVID-19 and enteroviruses, offering a promising basis for…
Canadian researchers have found that women using Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) show changes in brain regions related to emotion regulation, raising concerns about the potential…
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…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking method for polar bear conservation by analyzing DNA from their footprints in the snow. This non-invasive technique, which is also…
European forests, especially in Italy’s mountainous regions, are facing drastic changes due to the climate crisis. New research reveals a likely decrease in suitable habitats…
A recent study reveals that favorite music effectively lowers pain perception, outperforming unfamiliar relaxing music. Emotional responses and musical chills play key roles in this…
Scientists have created “vibrotactors,” wearable devices that help astronauts combat spatial disorientation in space. Testing has shown that these devices, coupled with specialized training, can…
Brazilian scientists analyzed the typical soil composition resulting from native management with the aim of developing biotech applications for more effective restoration of degraded areas.…
Studies suggest dog owners are often more emotionally attached and willing to spend on their dogs than cats, possibly due to perceptions about cats’ behavior…
Odors can influence how humans perceive colors, with specific scents leading to predictable color associations, according to a recent study. Further research is needed to…
A Norwegian study involving nearly 2,000 patients revealed that those who reported sleeping less than six hours or more than nine hours had a higher…
Scientists are collaborating across multiple fields to create biocomputers that utilize three-dimensional cultures of brain cells, called brain organoids, as biological hardware. They have outlined…
According to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience that analyzed people in urban areas who experience disrupted sleep, humans have longer REM…
Cocaine use disorder (CUD) causes alterations in the “methylome” of Brodmann Area 9, a subregion within the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self-awareness and…
In a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers found that people who ate 2 ounces of almonds every day for a month had higher…
Compostable plastic that has not fully disintegrated in compost bin. Credit: Citizen scientist image from www.bigcompostexperiment.org.uk In a UK-wide study, researchers found that 60% of…
Researchers have uncovered evidence that vast phytoplankton blooms may be lurking beneath Antarctic ice. Scientists using NASAEstablished in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration…
The Copernicus Carbon Dioxide Monitoring mission, or CO2M for short, is one of Europe’s Copernicus Sentinel Expansion missions and will be the first to measure…
Torn deck plating of the V-1302 John Mahn that was damaged by the bomb that hit amidships. Credit: VLIZ Scientists have discovered that an 80-year-old…