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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Fish Without Skull Bones
The tiny fish Danionella dracula has caught the attention of scientists due to its unique heterochrony and unusual anatomy, making it an interesting subject for
Transforming Plastic Waste into Kerosene
A new process has been developed by scientists at Washington State University that can turn plastic waste into airplane fuel in just one hour. The
Artificial Allomelanins Protect Against Chemicals
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston have created a synthetic version of allomelanin, a pigment found in nature that can filter out harmful gases and
Beetle walks upside down underwater.
A small beetle has been discovered by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia that can run on the underside of water. While many
Human-Ape Chimera Embryo Created in China
Chinese scientists have successfully created a hybrid of human stem cells and monkey embryos, sparking ethical concerns among experts. Chimeras, or hybrids, possess the genetic
Unknown Vertebrate Regions on World Map
The world is home to an incredible variety of species, but only a small percentage of them have been scientifically described. In fact, estimates suggest
Deadly Bacterial Toxin Kills Eagles
A mysterious disease has been killing bald eagles since the 1990s, and now the cause has finally been discovered. The disease, called vacuolar myelopathy, causes
Fuel from Air, Wind, and Water
Scientists from the University of Stuttgart and the University of Bayreuth have developed a new technology that can produce synthetic diesel and kerosene from carbon
Sea snail detaches entire body
In a surprising discovery, scientists at Nara Women’s University in Japan have found that Sacoglossa sea slugs from the Elysia genus have the ability to
German fossils reveal domesticated dogs
New evidence suggests that the domestication of dogs may have occurred in the southwest region of Germany, specifically in Baden-Württemberg. Fossils found in the Gnirshöhle