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Earth & Climate

A pinch of oxytocin makes ferocious lions friendly

Leos are usually not that keen on making new friends. But after administration of the cuddle hormone, they are suddenly a lot...
Charlie Elliott -
Biology

Beneficial aliens harm insects

Earthworms are useful only where ecosystems have adapted to their activity. © V. Gutekunst Useful for us - problematic elsewhere: Earthworms introduced from Europe...
Elijah Burt -
Health & Medicine

“Non-bathing” trend: is showering really superfluous?

Non-bathing refers to the practice of showering and bathing as little as possible – for the sake of health and the environment. Here...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Is smoking vegan? You should know that

It is well known that smoking is not healthy. But is smoking actually vegan? In this article, we clarify and introduce vegan...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Astronomy

This is what a galaxy looks like at different wavelengths

Unfortunately, we cannot see infrared light, ultraviolet radiation or X-rays with our own eyes. Still, scientists look at galaxies, black holes and...
Charlie Elliott -
Health & Medicine

Hangover and fear? What is behind Hangxiety

Hangxiety describes the feeling of fear, confusion and overwhelm that can occur the day after excessive alcohol consumption. Here you can find out...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Astronomy

Neutrinos are lighter than 0.8 electron volts

View into KATRIN's main spectrometer. © Joachim Wolf/ KIT Neutrinos are light elementary particles that play a crucial role in particle physics and cosmology....
Ashton Edwards -
Health & Medicine

Brain dumping: This is how you can clear your head

The brain dumping method will help you clear your head. By writing down your thoughts, you can concentrate better and switch off. ...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

Despite new wave of bleaching, Great Barrier Reef turns out to be more resilient than thought

7.5 percent of the reefs are believed to be home to heat-resistant corals. And that offers hope for the future. Last week, Australian...
Charlie Elliott -
History & Archaeology

Stone Age people used olives

View of the entrance to El Harhoura Cave in northern Morocco. © Christophe Falgueres As early as 100,000 years ago, wild olive trees provided...
Alan Cannon -
History & Archaeology

Almost everyone has forgotten the Avars, but scientists are now revealing where this European superpower originated

Ancient DNA lifts a corner of the veil. Hearing the name 'Avaren' may not immediately ring a bell. Yet you should not underestimate...
Charlie Elliott -
Biology

A single gene as a key factor

Thale cress with aphids and aphid wasps. © Matthias Furler Changing a single gene can affect an entire ecosystem, as researchers found out in...
Elijah Burt -
Health & Medicine

Completely mapped human genome for the first time – including the tricky bits that scientists were afraid to touch before

Finally, we now have a complete picture of the human genome. A milestone! Genomes contain a wealth of information. And so scientists...
Dr. Hayden Miller -
Health & Medicine

Food Poisoning: Symptoms and What You Should Do

Food poisoning occurs when you eat spoiled food or poisonous substances. Here you can find out more about the symptoms and how you...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

A fiber optic cable feels Etna’s pulse

Researchers have laid a fiber optic cable on Mount Etna that can serve as a highly sensitive sensor. © P. Jousset GFZ On the...
Ashton Edwards -
Earth & Climate

Cautious evidence found for the ‘drunken monkey’ hypothesis: primates have a soft spot for alcohol too

They like to feast on fermented fruit with a hint of ethanol. And that may be where our love for alcohol comes...
Charlie Elliott -
Health & Medicine

Living next to a city park significantly reduces the risk of a stroke

On the other hand, it is better not to have your house next to a busy highway. Stroke is still one of the leading...
Dr. Hayden Miller -
Health & Medicine

Hay fever or Corona: This is how you tell the difference

Hay fever starts again for allergy sufferers in spring. The symptoms can resemble those of a corona infection. In this article we...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Human genome fully decoded

DNA encodes the human genome. © peterschreiber.media/ iStock 21 years ago, the Human Genome Project decoded the human genome for the first time -...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Psychology & Sociology

Origin shapes orientation skills

Whether people grew up in well-ordered settlement structures like in Chicago (left) or in more "organic" ones like in Prague (right) is reflected in...
Emmaline Middleton -
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