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Smoking Protects Against Covid-19?
A new study from the University of Hiroshima has shed light on the paradoxical phenomenon that smokers are less likely to contract COVID-19, but more
Related viruses found in Laotian bats
Newly discovered viruses in Laotian and Chinese bats have been found to be the closest relatives of SARS-CoV-2, providing further evidence that the coronavirus has
Frog foam as wound dressing
The foam produced by Tungara frogs is incredibly stable and is now being considered as a base for a new wound dressing that can release
Electric car repairs cost more
The cost of repairs for electric cars in Germany is significantly higher than for combustion engine vehicles. This is mainly due to manufacturer specifications that
Safe and Effective Covid-19 Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds
BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be safe and effective in children aged 5 to 11, according to a study involving 4,500 participants. The
Ancient Stone Coral Found in Great Barrier Reef
In the Great Barrier Reef, a 430-year-old stone coral with a record diameter has been discovered. The extremely resilient Porites coral has survived around 80
Unpredictable Nuclear Accidents Despite Modern Simulations
Nuclear accidents are highly complex and cannot be accurately simulated even with modern computer technology, according to risk researcher Nikolaus Müllner from the Institute for
Spider phobia? There’s an app!
Swiss scientists from the University of Basel have developed a smartphone app that uses augmented reality to reduce arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders. The
Germans Unconcerned About Higher CO2 Prices
A majority of Germans support higher CO2 prices, as long as households with low and medium incomes are relieved through “climate checks.” According to a
First Evidence of Dark Energy?
In a groundbreaking discovery, the XENON1T dark matter detector may have provided the first experimental evidence of dark energy. Dark energy, which has only been
