Reconstructing ancient DNA is no easy task, but a team of researchers from South Africa and Germany has pulled off an incredible feat. They’ve managed to reconstruct the oldest human genomes ever found in South Africa, dating back an astonishing 10,000 years! This breakthrough is helping scientists understand more about
Deep in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, there’s a massive, slow-moving shark that holds an incredible secret—this creature can live for as long as 400 years! It’s called the Greenland shark, and scientists believe it might just be one of the longest-living animals on Earth. In fact, some
Recent research has uncovered some startling information about Mexican cartels and their growing power in the country. Using a detailed mathematical model, researchers looked at data on homicides, missing people, and incarcerations to track how these cartels are recruiting new members. Cartels as Major Employers According to the findings, Mexican
A new study has delivered a terrifying warning: over the next 25 years, infections that are resistant to antibiotics, known as “superbugs,” could kill more than 39 million people around the world. Another 169 million people might die from related issues. This research, published this week in The Lancet medical
According to a new study, the Chinese lab suspected of leaking Covid-19 might also have been responsible for another dangerous virus outbreak. This virus is a rare strain of polio that appeared in 2014. Here’s what happened: In 2014, a four-year-old boy in China’s Anhui province got sick with an
Imagine if almost everyone around the globe was missing out on something crucial for their health. Sounds alarming, right? Well, that’s exactly what a new study has found! According to the latest research published in the Lancet Global Health journal, more than half of the world’s population is lacking important
A recent study from the University of Reading has uncovered some surprising links between what you eat and how your brain works, especially when it comes to feeling anxious or depressed. Here’s a breakdown of what they found and why it matters. What the Study Discovered This study is the
A new study is raising serious alarms about a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide, found in medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. This study suggests that using semaglutide might make some people more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Here’s what you need to know: What Did the Study Find? Researchers looked
Scientists have discovered that mayonnaise, the common kitchen condiment, could play a surprising role in cracking the code for nuclear fusion, a process that could provide limitless clean energy. When compressed and heated, mayo behaves in ways that mimic the unstable plasma needed for fusion, helping researchers better understand and
