Category: Science
Virtual Animals May Also Prowl the Uncanny Valley
You might think that the more a robot or virtual person resembles a real human, the more comfortable we would be with them. But oddly,…
Small Dinosaurs May Have Flashed Their Feathers to Scare Prey
Modern-day birds like the northern mockingbird and the greater roadrunner use their feathers to forage for food. When the birds flash their wings, it scares…
Instead of Dozing Off, These Marsupials Are Too Busy… Getting Busy
While a lack of sleep is known in humans to decrease health, mood, and, well, libido, it might just be an essential ingredient in some…
An Ancient Sloth Weighing at Least 500 Pounds Fell Victim to a Sinkhole
Tree sloths have earned a reputation for being shy and slow-moving. But their ancestors, a diverse group of extinct creatures known as giant ground sloths,…
This Enzyme Promotes Healthy Aging by Breaking Down Fat Byproducts
The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased accumulation of body fat. Though much of society seems mostly focused…
The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction
Ice climbers and ecosystems will be forced to adapt as winter patterns change—and Arnold believes the sport will survive. People who engage in outdoor activities…
Hepatitis Treatment Prevents The Progress of a Common Blood Cancer
A patient’s remarkable recovery from the common blood cancer multiple myeloma several years ago has drawn the attention of researchers, who were stunned by the…
Rare Psychiatric Events Linked to Ozempic Have Experts Concerned
The use of Ozempic has exploded in recent years, but despite what you might have seen on social media, this once-weekly injection is not officially…
Anomalous Moon Substance Shows Curious Magnetic And Reflective Properties
Erosion isn’t a thing on the Moon like it is on Earth. With no atmosphere or tectonic plates, the lunar surface remains scarred with impact…
Flesh-Eating Buruli Ulcer Was an 80-Year Mystery: Scientists Reveal The Culprits
Each year, more and more Victorians become sick with a flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer. Last year, 363 people presented with the infection, the…