Rolf Lewis
Rolf Lewis, an alumnus of Turku University, is an accomplished science writer focused on Biology and Medicine. Armed with a background in life sciences, he excels in translating intricate biological and medical concepts into compelling narratives.
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Paracetamol from waste byproduct
The pharmaceutical industry has long been known for its negative impact on the environment, with many medications relying on crude oil as a key ingredient.
Cocaine disrupts brain’s happiness receptors.
Cocaine is one of the most popular drugs in the world, causing short-term euphoria but long-term disruption to the brain’s ability to experience happiness. A
The Social Brain of Dogs Examined
Dogs and humans have been closely connected for at least 15,000 years, sharing many similarities in their social information processing. A recent study sheds new
Solving the Mystery of Handed Molecules
Louis Pasteur discovered in 1848 that there are “mirrored” molecules that are chemically identical. The reason for the existence of these molecules has now been
Ancient Maya city found in Mexican jungle
In the Mexican rainforest, archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large city belonging to the Maya civilization. Ocomtún was a center of Mayan culture,
Virtual Reality Experience: Facing Death
A new art installation in Melbourne, Australia is allowing visitors to experience their own death through an Extended Reality (XR) simulation. The installation, called “Passing
Humans and Dinosaurs Coexisted on Earth
Placental Mammals Existed Alongside Dinosaurs, New Study Finds A recent study published in Current Biology by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University
Jumping Worms Use Static Electricity
In a fascinating discovery, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that tiny nematode worms, Caenorhabditis elegans, use static electricity to jump, glide through the air,
Gender and ethnicity affect taste perception.
New research has found that the taste preferences of Asian and Caucasian people differ significantly. These findings could help the food industry to develop and
Hairy Moles for Hair Loss
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found a potential link between hairy moles and hair loss. The study focused