After nearly 350 years, a depiction of a bee’s brain is getting some buzz. A manuscript created in the mid-1670s contains the oldest known depiction of an insect’s brain, historian…
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Chatty bats are more likely to take risks
All bats are vocal, but some are more vocal than others. This chattiness reveals their individuality, with more talkative bats acting more boldly, researchers report January 29 in Proceedings of…
Archaeologists find “lost” residence of King Harold
Archaeologists from Newcastle University and the University of Exeter have uncovered new evidence to suggest that a site in the coastal village of Bosham was a residence of Harold Godwinson,…
How did climate change affect LA fires? What the scientists say
The unusually dry winter weather meant fires had lots of fuel to burn through, just as strong winds were blowing to spread the flames Climate change contributed to turning Los…
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander snaps its 1st photos of the moon (images)
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost moon lander has snapped its first photos of its distant target. On Monday (Jan. 27), Texas-based Firefly released two photos of the moon that Blue Ghost…
Professor discusses personal data risks in post-Dobbs era
Credit: Isabel Nunez, Duke Marketing and Communications When you go shopping or visit the doctor, your smartphone tracks your journey there. It also tracks what we like and share on…
Empathy Peaks in Young Adults
Summary: A new study reveals that young adults show the strongest empathic responses to others in physical or social pain, compared to adolescents and older adults. Researchers measured brain activity…
Oral Microbiome May Influence Cognitive Decline and Brain Health
Summary: The microbial ecosystems in our mouths may impact cognitive function as we age, with pathogenic bacteria linked to cognitive decline. Researchers found that beneficial bacteria, such as Neisseria, are…
Archaeologists reveal a rare Roman miniature box lock discovered in North Rhine-Westphalia
The Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL) has revealed the discovery of a gold and iron Roman-era box lock, unearthed in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The lock was discovered in 2023 by licensed…
