Science

Astronauts from China's Shenzhou 16 mission are currently cultivating plants on the Tiangong space station. This mission is part of their preparation for future journeys into the vast reaches of space. Mission leader Jing Haipeng, along with novice astronauts Zhu...

Chinese scientists say they've identified a particular group of cells located near the motor neurons in the spine that speeds up aging. Based on research, however, taking vitamin C supplements on a regular daily basis might help slow this...

Scientists have created a special plastic-eating bacteria, E.coli, that can feed on plastic bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and convert them into adipic acid. This acid is useful in making nylon substances, medicines, and fragrant materials in general. In...

In a recent study, it was discovered that cats have an impressive range of facial expressions they use to convey feelings. The study, which took place over a year, involved the observation of fifty cats residing at a cat...

In a recent global study spearheaded by the University of Granada, experts have pinpointed, for the very first time, the ideal number of steps that offers the most advantages to the largest portion of the population. The study also...

Scientists discovered a heart within a preserved ancient fish estimated to be around 380 million years old. The heart belonged to the Gogo fish, which is no longer in existence. The specimen represents a crucial phase in the development of...

Energy and information don't flow so well in semiconductors because the electrons and phonons in the lattice keep bumping into each other. This slows things down and causes some energy loss, which is a problem for all semiconductor gadgets. However,...

Carl Sagan, the American astronomer, author, and science communicator was renowned for making difficult scientific concepts understandable to the millions; he did exactly this at the beginning of his renowned series Cosmos by explaining the thought process of the...

Dittany of Crete is an ancient Greek herb known for its "magical" healing properties which was mentioned in the world of Harry Potter. Dittany, known as Dictamo in Greek (Δίκταμο), is one of the symbols of Crete. It captivated ancient...

A team of researchers from Germany has successfully solved the mystery surrounding the 1650 eruption of the Santorini volcano in Greece. The team was led by Dr. Jens Karstens from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, who...

Archaeologists have unveiled a representation depicting the possible appearance of Peru's renowned mummy. This mummy, often referred to as "Juanita," or the "Inca Ice Maiden," was an Inca girl believed to have been part of a ceremonial sacrifice over...

A recent study suggests humans and Neanderthals mated earlier than we thought, roughly 250,000 years ago. According to a 2016 study, they first interbred about 75,000 years ago. Although these early humans vanished, they left a mark in the...

The next pandemic might come from fungus, as terrifyingly has been shown in the TV series "The Last Of Us", prominent Greek scientist Sotiris Tsiodras warned this week. Tsiodras, who served as the Director of the Greek Infectious Diseases Committee...

Renowned Greek astrophysicist Giorgos Grammatikakis died at the age of 84 at Heraklion, Crete. He had been receiving medical care in the intensive care unit of the local hospital for several days due to respiratory failure before succumbing on...

In a groundbreaking development, researchers have potentially achieved a major advancement in the treatment of cervical cancer, a first of its kind in two decades. This was achieved by utilizing an affordable and readily available set of medications in...