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Microplastics also appear to influence our climate

Their impact is still small, but could become greater in the coming years as the concentration in the atmosphere increases. All kinds of small dust...

Unlike living relatives, this bizarrely large extinct sloth was not a strict vegetarian

Surprisingly, he occasionally feasted on a piece of tender meat. The six present-day sloth species are all relatively small, vegetarian and especially very lazy arboreal...

Microchips can now fly too

Scientists have created a flying microchip, making it the smallest flying device in the world. The flying microchip is not much bigger than a grain...

How social interaction shows up in the brain

A Egyptian bat. (Image: Michael Yartsev) It is vital for social animals to interact with their fellow animals. In doing so, they not...

Much-discussed ‘miracle pill’ against corona also causes excitement in Europe, but is that justified?

Introducing molnupiravir. Recently, the American pharmaceutical company Merck came with promising news. They turned out to develop a surprisingly effective antiviral drug that...

Curious where we will be in 5 billion years? Astronomers think they know!

But the answer may not immediately appeal to you. Unfortunately, our sun does not have eternal life. Scientists suspect that our parent star will...

Stutterers don’t stutter if they think they are alone

And that provides new insight into why stuttering happens: the idea that someone is listening may play a key role. Worldwide there are about...

Vikings set foot in America 1000 years ago

It was already known that the Normans arrived on the American continent before Columbus. But now we also know better when. Although Christopher Columbus...

How diet affects tumor growth

Cancer tumors are hungry (Image: nopparit / iStock) In order to grow, tumors depend on nutrients such as sugar and fats. Diets are therefore...

Lung COVID has an official definition since last week, but at the same time remains puzzling

For example, it is still unclear why it affects so many corona patients, while others escape the dance. Meanwhile, it is becoming increasingly clear that...

What can be heard on Mars? Much more than expected!

And that also tells us a lot more about the atmosphere of the red planet. Mars rover Perseverance has been researching our red, dusty neighboring...

Your brain is as unique as your fingerprint

The 'wiring' in your brain is so unique that you can be recognized by it. In the 17th century, Italian physician Marcello Malpighi discovered the...

Dinosaurs: social as early as 193 million years ago

A herd of the dinosaur Mussaurus patagonicus, which lived 193 million years ago. (Image: Jorge Gonzalez) Many Cretaceous dinosaurs lived in groups and formed...

There may be another Mars hidden in our solar system

Forget Planet X; a hidden planet the size of Mars seems just a little more plausible. Numerous planets have been discovered outside our...

Many countries skilfully ignore climate goals

What countries promised during the climate summit in Paris and what they plan to do in 2021 turns out to be miles apart. ...

Some people may be naturally resistant to COVID-19

It may explain why some people, despite being close to corona patients, did not get COVID-19. Scientists and doctors are still puzzled as to why...

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