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Chinese scientists have developed a new wound adhesive that can seal even heavily bleeding heart injuries in just a few seconds. The adhesive has already
New mantle region found in volcanic rock
Scientists from the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) have discovered a previously unknown region of the Earth’s mantle in volcanic rock samples from the Bermuda Islands.
Fruit fly neurons mimic 1,400 cells
Fruchtfliegen have specially developed amacrine cells to process the information from their complex eyes. The CT1 nerve cells have isolated cell units that can process
Record High CO2 Levels in Atmosphere
The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii recently recorded the highest concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere since the 1950s, with a reading of 415.26 parts
Deepest Dive Ever Finds Trash
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists from the private Five Deeps Expedition Project claim to have set a new record for the deepest dive in the
Genetic Test Detects Depression Risk
Scientists have discovered a genetic profile that can predict the risk of depression in children and adolescents. This breakthrough could lead to early detection and
Birth Control Shrinks Brain Region
A recent pilot study has found that the use of oral contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, can shrink the hypothalamus in women. The
Killer Viruses Target Superbugs
Genetically modified phages have shown great potential in combating multi-resistant bacteria. Unlike antibiotics, these viruses have no side effects because they only target specific pathogens.
Threats to the Baltic Sea
The effects of climate change and nutrient pollution in the Baltic Sea are causing dead zones and promoting the spread of disease-causing pathogens. The Baltic
Bananans at risk from climate change and fungus
The effects of climate change are being felt in the world’s largest banana-producing countries, India and Brazil, where rising temperatures and reduced rainfall are leading