Science

Wolfsbane and larkspur can paralyse in tiny doses; scientists found six enzymes that could help turn their chemistry into future medicines

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Wolfsbane and larkspur can paralyse in tiny doses; scientists found six enzymes that could help turn their chemistry into future medicines

Some of the world’s most dangerous plants may also be among its most useful. Researchers have now identified a key set of enzymes in wolfsbane and larkspur that could help scientists recreate difficult-to-synthesize natural compounds in the lab, opening new doors for future medicines.These plants are notorious because even tiny doses can cause neurotoxicity and … Read more

Watch: Viral video of dolphin carrying its dead newborn through the Indian Ocean reveals a deep and old ‘mourning ritual’

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Watch: Viral video of dolphin carrying its dead newborn through the Indian Ocean reveals a deep and old ‘mourning ritual’

Fraggle, a grieving mother dolphin, carried her deceased calf for six days, a poignant testament to her profound maternal love. Captured by drone footage in the Indian Ocean, this heart-wrenching scene revealed the support of her pod, which gathered around her in solidarity during her mourning. This behavior, seen in over twenty cetacean species, underscores … Read more

In 1974, Spain imported two tons of American red crayfish for aquaculture; 50 years later, the species cannot be removed

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In 1974, Spain imported two tons of American red crayfish for aquaculture; 50 years later, the species cannot be removed

Fifty years ago, American red crayfish were introduced to Spain’s Guadalquivir River basin, and they have since established a permanent presence. These aggressive invaders have wreaked havoc on local wildlife and disrupted aquatic ecosystems. Yet, local communities have successfully built an economy around their harvesting and processing. This dependence has sparked legal disputes, resulting in … Read more

Florida’s first flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026 raises concerns during beach season as warm waters fuel infections |

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Florida’s first flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026 raises concerns during beach season as warm waters fuel infections |

Image Credit: CDC/ Janice Haney Carr Florida health authorities have officially confirmed the state’s first fatality of 2026 linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a naturally occurring ‘flesh-eating bacteria’. This specific death involved a resident of Palm Beach County aged between 80-84 years. According to the BEACON(public health program based at Boston University) , these cases are … Read more

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Genes: Can DNA Predict Success or Health? |

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Unlocking the Secrets of Your Genes: Can DNA Predict Success or Health? |

If someone told you your future could be predicted today, would you believe them? Would it reveal whether you’ll become successful, live to 100, or stay healthy?For centuries, humans searched for answers in astrology, palmistry and fortune tellers. Now, science offers its own version of a crystal ball: your genes.But before you imagine your DNA … Read more

Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting model can exclude 92% of the forest when tracing suspicious timber

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Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting model can exclude 92% of the forest when tracing suspicious timber

Wood samples being collected for cellulose isotope analysis. Credit: CENA-USP By analyzing the atomic signatures of 800 trees collected from 63 locations across the Amazon, Brazilian researchers have developed an isotopic mapping model that can rule out 92% of the rainforest when tracing suspected illegal timber.The project, led by Professor Luiz Antonio Martinelli at the … Read more

Engineers linked two deep wells through 629°F rock beneath Oregon’s Newberry volcano; the experiment could unlock round-the-clock power without burning fuel

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Engineers linked two deep wells through 629°F rock beneath Oregon’s Newberry volcano; the experiment could unlock round-the-clock power without burning fuel

A Texas company has pulled off a major geothermal milestone beneath Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. Mazama Energy says it connected two deep wells through rock that reached 629 degrees Fahrenheit, or 331 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest enhanced geothermal system ever built anywhere in the world, as reported by AutoNotion.What makes the story … Read more

Ghana’s capital discards 300 tons of plastic per day, now they mix it with sand and use it as street paving that is cheaper than concrete

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Ghana’s capital discards 300 tons of plastic per day, now they mix it with sand and use it as street paving that is cheaper than concrete

Ghana is transforming its plastic problems into paving blocks for its roads, sold below the price of concrete blocks. Behind this operation is Nelson Boateng, who graduated in computer network engineering, and was already manufacturing plastic bags and began transforming the same material into flooring. The plastic Ghana cannot contain Accra, the capital of Ghana … Read more

Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turns moisture in the air into water for drought-hit farms

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Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turns moisture in the air into water for drought-hit farms

“Do what you can do tomorrow, today,” says Roy Kim, a 13-year-old Oregon student who has solved the water crisis for numerous farmers in the region. The teenager developed a device that turns moisture in the air into water, helping farmers access a sustainable and reliable source of water in drought-prone areas, as per a … Read more

A Massachusetts farmer has put 832 tracking solar panels over his crops. The land now grows food, electricity and extra farm income all at once

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A Massachusetts farmer has put 832 tracking solar panels over his crops. The land now grows food, electricity and extra farm income all at once

The Massachusetts project is an example of agrivoltaics, a nascent farming practice that combines agriculture with solar energy generation on the same land. Farmers have relied on sunshine to grow healthy crops for generations. But as they say, excess of anything is bad and with climate change causing hotter summers, longer droughts and erratic weather, … Read more