Dolphins Use Urine Taste and Whistles to Identify Friends
Social bonding is often thought of as a matter of sight and sound—a familiar face or a recognized voice. For bottlenose dolphins, however, the process of … Read more
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Is House Dust Really Made of Human Skin?
C’est l’une des idées reçues les plus tenaces et les plus déproceedûtantes de l’entretien ménager : l’idée que nos moutons de poussière seraient composés, à hauteur … Read more
Bumblebees Can Decode Flashing Lights: A Breakthrough in Insect Intelligence
For decades, the scientific community viewed the invertebrate brain as a relatively simple biological machine—efficient for survival, but limited in its capacity for complex abstract reasoning. … Read more
Can You Get the Flu Twice? Why It Happens
It begins with a tentative return to normalcy. The fever has broken, the muscle aches have subsided and after a week of isolation and broth, you … Read more
After 60: Stop Pollen From ‘Hitting Harder’ – Avoid Scented Tissues & Enzyme Detergents
Spring’s arrival often brings relief from winter, but for many over 60, it also signals the start of allergy season. While pollen gets much of the … Read more
Do Vitamins Really Work? The Science Behind Daily Supplements
The ritual is a familiar one for millions of French citizens: a glass of water, followed by an effervescent tablet or multivitamin, all before the day … Read more
New COVID Variant BA.3.2: Immune Evasion & Rising Cases in US & Europe
The sense that the COVID-19 pandemic is “over” may be premature. Health officials are closely monitoring a newly identified variant, BA.3.2, a direct descendant of Omicron, … Read more
165-Million-Year-Old Parasite with Jaws Found in Jurassic Fossils
The Jurassic period conjures images of towering dinosaurs and lush ferns, but a recent discovery is rewriting that picture. Paleontologists have identified a 165-million-year-old parasite, belonging … Read more
HPV & Skin Cancer: Virus Found Fueling Aggressive Tumor Growth
A rare and aggressive skin cancer in a 34-year-old woman has baffled doctors, revealing a previously unknown way a common virus can contribute to tumor growth. … Read more
Wash Clothes at 30°C: Save Energy, Money & Protect Your Clothes
The instinct is familiar: laundry basket overflowing, you automatically turn the dial to 40°C. For generations, this has been the default setting, a seemingly harmless habit … Read more
New Dinosaur Species Discovered in South Korea: Meet Doolysaurus huhmini
A newly discovered dinosaur species from South Korea is capturing hearts worldwide, not just for its scientific significance, but for its undeniably adorable namesake. After 15 … Read more
China’s $23.9BN Port Investment: Global Reach & Strategic Goals | Nikkei Asia
Tokyo – China’s ambition to reshape global trade routes and safeguard its economic interests is becoming increasingly visible through a massive, decades-long investment in port infrastructure … Read more