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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300 Million-Year-Old Gear Raises Questions
A mysterious discovery has left scientists puzzled. An old piece of aluminum, measuring 13 millimeters in length, has been found to be artificially crafted and
Light disrupts bird mating season
New research has shown that the artificial light from street lamps and buildings in cities affects the mating season of birds. According to the study,
Rare Bacteria Create Tiny Gold Nuggets
In a remarkable discovery, Canadian scientists have found that a bacterium called Delftia acidovorans can transform harmful gold ions into tiny gold nuggets. The bacteria
Single-celled organism wiped out 90% of species
Over 90% of all living species on Earth were wiped out by the mass extinction event at the Permian-Triassic boundary around 251 million years ago.
Playing Dead: Baby Sharks’ Survival Tactic
In a fascinating discovery, researchers from the University of Western Australia have found that even shark embryos possess a survival instinct. The young of the
Black Piranha: Stronger Bite than T-Rex
The black piranha, a small fish found in the Brazilian Amazon, has been found to have a bite force 30 times stronger than its body
Surviving Bacteria in Antarctic Darkness
In a groundbreaking discovery, American scientists have found living microorganisms under the thick ice sheet of Lake Vida in Antarctica. These bacteria have been completely
Dogs Learn Words Differently
British researchers have discovered that dogs learn the names of new objects differently than humans. While young children tend to remember the characteristic shape of
Birth weight affects brain size.
A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers has found a correlation between birth weight and brain size later in life. However, the
Stone Spearheads from 500,000 Years Ago
In a groundbreaking discovery, an international team of researchers has presented 500,000-year-old stone spearheads from South Africa. These findings are approximately 200,000 years older than