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Oxygen production in dark depths

The marine unicellular Nitrosopumilus maritimus evidently supplies itself with oxygen. (University of Oldenburg) Normally light is needed - oxygen is produced by photosynthetic organisms...

Pheasant only becomes a hothead after he has fought

That's according to research with thermal cameras, which scientists used to measure the physiological state of pheasants during hot-tempered encounters. Pheasants can be quite...

Lignite was already burned in the Bronze Age

In the vicinity of the Mycenaean castle of Tiryns, lignite apparently burned in the ovens for the production of bronzes and ceramics. (Image:...

Does hot food “flavor” breast milk?

A mother's diet is reflected in her milk. (Image: golubovy / iStock) It is well known that mothers' eating habits shape the characteristics of...

Alleged alien abduction could cause serious health problems

Some people even have PTSD-like symptoms. There are thousands of people worldwide who are convinced that they were once abducted by aliens. ...

Scientists see a red supergiant explode for the first time

Astronomers observed the last 130 days leading up to its deadly blast. Astronomers have long suspected that massive stars turn into a so-called...

Fossil glimpses of Australia’s early rainforests

Fossil feather from McGrath's Flat. (Image: Michael Frese) A newly discovered fossil deposit in the Central Tablelands northwest of Sydney provides unique insights into...

Number of people with dementia could triple by 2050

However, preventive measures, including improved access to education and healthy lifestyles, could reverse that trend. Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death...

North Sea: where did the invasive comb jelly come from?

The comb jelly Mnemiopsis Leidyi. (Image: Cornelia Jaspers / DTU Aqua) The comb jelly Mnemiopsis Leidyi, originally from North America, is one of the...

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