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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Insects Impact Weather Patterns
Insect swarms have been found to have an impact on weather and the transportation of air particles due to their electric charge. Desert locusts, which
Nettle animal solves evolution puzzle
The discovery of fossilized soft tissues from the 514 million-year-old marine creature Gangtoucunia aspera has solved a mystery about the evolution of the first skeletal
Wildfires Sped Up Earth’s Biggest Extinction
At the end of the Permian period, almost all life on Earth died out due to extreme fires that accelerated climate change with their CO2
Waste to Hydrogen Storage Solution
A new recycling process has been discovered that could revolutionize the production of metal hydride storage for hydrogen fuel. Metal hydride storage is a promising
Bacteria create rocket biofuel
Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have used genetically modified bacteria to create a new biofuel for rockets that outperforms gasoline, kerosene, and rocket
Human Enzyme Breaks Down Plastic
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found an enzyme in human saliva that can efficiently break down PET plastic into its basic components. While it
Efficient Hydrogen Battery Developed
A highly efficient hydrogen battery made from affordable materials has been developed by scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) in Germany. The battery
1,000 Bacteria Species Found in Tibetan Glaciers
Chinese researchers have discovered numerous unknown bacteria in Tibetan glacier ice. Some of the microorganisms were subsequently cultivated in the laboratory for further analysis. Microbes
Frozen Woolly Mammoth Baby Found in Canada
Gold miners in the Yukon region of Canada have stumbled upon the most well-preserved mammoth ever found in North America. The woolly mammoth baby, which
Plant-based coating preserves food longer.
A new plant-based coating has been developed that can replace plastic packaging and keep food fresh. The coating is made from biopolymers derived from food