A study by the University of Portsmouth on the “beer goggles” phenomenon found that alcohol impairs the detection of facial symmetry but does not affect…
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The simulated universe theory proposes that our reality is a complex computer simulation, an idea echoed throughout history and popular culture. The second law of…
Dr. Melvin Vopson, a physicist from the University of Portsmouth, has proposed a new law of physics that might support the theory that our universe…
A juvenile Edmontosaurus disappears into the enormous, lipped mouth of Tyrannosaurus. Credit: Mark Witton A recent study challenges the depiction of predatory dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus…
An artist’s impression of Balaenognathus maeuseri. Credit: Megan Jacobs, University of Portsmouth Paleontologists from England, Germany, and Mexico have uncovered an extraordinary new speciesA species…
According to a new study, vaccine confidence declined considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decrease in confidence was observed regardless of age, gender, religious belief,…
The researchers believe that they can exploit this new physics law and find the probability of mutations before they take place. A University of Portsmouth…
This uncommon genetic disease was found to be caused by variations in the protein-coding gene Glutamate Ionotropic Receptor AMPA Type Subunit 1. A new genetic…
According to new research, it is easier to spot that someone is lying if the suspect is made to carry out a secondary task while…
An experiment has been designed that could confirm the fifth state of matter in the universe — and change physics as we know it. If…
Spinosaurus, the longest predatory dinosaur known, is opening its elongate jaws, studded with conical teeth, to catch a sawskate. Contrary to previous suggestions, this animal…
The TPADO enzyme. Credit: Rita Clare, Montana State University Scientists who helped to pioneer the use of enzymes to eat plastic have taken an important…
Those hoping to avoid one of the worst side effects of aging – bone, joint, and muscle pain that doesn’t go away – might need…
The attached image shows a flock Pterodaustro guinazui. Credit: Dr. Mark Witton Newly-hatched pterosaurs may have been able to fly but their flying abilities may…
Drs. Minter and Bath Enright, of the University of Portsmouth’s School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences, studied the Burgess Shale area of British Columbia,…
Scientists have discovered a new genetic disease, which causes some children’s brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed intellectual development and often early onset cataracts.…
An example of what a complete fish fossil coelacanth looks like. This one is from the Jurassic of German. Credit: Professor David Martill, University of…
Linum bienne is the closest relative to cultivated flax. Credit: University of Portsmouth Scientists from the University of Portsmouth and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have…
Ubirajara jubatus is named after a Tupi Indian name for ‘lord of the spear’, in reference to the creature’s stiffened, elongate integumentary structures, and jubatus…
An artist’s impression of the new sea dragon, Thalassodraco etches, in the Late Jurassic seas. Credit: Megan Jacobs An amateur fossil hunter has unearthed a…