In a single year, one polar bear can leave roughly 300 kilograms of prey for other animals to dine on. Altogether, the carnivores provide 7.6 million kilograms of carrion for…
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Major pork jerky recall: Metal wire contamination risk
A massive recall has been issued for more than 2.28 million pounds of ready-to-eat Golden Island pork jerky, which may contain pieces of metal wire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
In Global Collaboration, IU Scientists Unlock Secrets to the Building Blocks of the Universe
BYLINE: Steven Barnes Newswise — Scientists at Indiana University have achieved a breakthrough in understanding the universe thanks to a collaboration between two major international experiments studying neutrinos, which are…
The hidden military pressures behind the new push for small nuclear reactors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UK saw a so-called “landmark partnership” on nuclear energy. London and Washington announced plans to build 20 small modular reactors…
Daily Light and Sound Therapy May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
Summary: A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in people with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. After two years of treatment, participants maintained…
Archaeologists investigate two prehistoric settlements in Frillesås
Archaeologists from Arkeologerna have conducted excavations in Frillesås, Halland, revealing two prehistoric settlements. The first site, designated L2020:11516, has a charcoal-rich cultural layer containing flint tools, stone fragments, and traces…
Excavations in Bicske reveal Roman and Árpád-Era remains
Archaeologists from the King St. Stephen Museum conducted an excavation near Bicske in Fejér County, Hungary, revealing both Roman and Árpád-era settlements. Commissioned by the National Archaeological Institute of the…
Brain Cells That May Prevent Schizophrenia Symptoms Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell whose overactivity may contribute to schizophrenia-like symptoms, such as cognitive deficits and disrupted sleep. When scientists reduced the activity of…
A ‘mirror’ amino acid selectively impairs growth of certain tumors
Cancer cell with mitochondria in green—the cell’s powerhouses and sites of iron–sulfur cluster production. Credit: Jean-Claude Martinou / UNIGE Researchers from UNIGE and Marburg show that D-cysteine, the “mirror” form…
