Professor Ozlem Tureci and Professor Ugur Sahin, the married couple who co-founded BioNTech and led the way in developing its COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, have sat down with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg and stated they believe a cancer vaccine using the same technology could be available in just eight years. “Yes, we feel that a cure […]
Alaskan Snow Crab Season Cancelled Due To Dramatic Population Collapse, But Cause Debated
Alaska’s snow crabs grow to a considerable size, making them a prized treat at the dinner table and an important source of income for those who catch them. This year, however, diners and fishing crew alike will have to look elsewhere – for the first time, the Alaskan Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has […]
The Viral Shark That Looks Like Spiderman’s Venom Is A Real Species
With a face to rival Spiderman’s Venom, it’s no surprise this unusual deep-sea beastie is doing the rounds on Twitter again after its viral moment in 2018. However far from being fake or an internet prank this toothy creature is a real species with a surprising hidden talent, but don’t worry this one hasn’t learned […]
“Potentially Hazardous” Asteroid Phaethon Just Demonstrated Something Rare For A Space Rock
The iconic Arecibo observatory may no longer be a working telescope following news this week that it won’t be rebuilt after its 2020 collapse – but that doesn’t mean it’s finished contributing to our knowledge of the cosmos. In fact, new research reveals that it discovered something new and unusual about the well-known “potentially hazardous” […]
What Is Avian Flu, The Disease Afflicting Viral TikTok Emu Emmanuel?
Viral TikTok star Emmanuel – an emu who gained a vast online following thanks to videos shared by his owner at Knuckle Bump Farms in Florida – has reportedly fallen sick with avian influenza. Farm owner Taylor Blake wrote on Twitter that wild geese brought avian influenza to the farm, with many birds having since […]
This Drumming Video Game Boosts Working Memory In Older Adults
A video game, created in collaboration with former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, has been shown to improve the short-term memory of older adults. Developed by the University of California San Francisco’s Neuroscape Center, the game challenges players to drum out a rhythm on a tablet and engages key brain regions associated with musical performance. […]
New Omicron Strain Demonstrates “Dramatic” Resistance To Antibody Immunity
An emerging Omicron subvariant has raised concerns about a surge of COVID-19 cases this winter, after it was found to display a worrying proclivity for evading vaccine immunity. BA.2.75.2, as it is called, can largely dodge neutralizing antibodies in the blood and is resistant to several monoclonal antibody treatments, new research from Sweden has discovered. […]
The Most Powerful Gamma-Ray Explosion Ever Detected Briefly Changed Earth’s Atmosphere
From nearly the first minute it was detected, astronomers knew the explosion named GRB221009A was something special. We’re now learning just how extraordinary it was – including detecting how it temporarily changed our planet’s upper atmosphere, affecting the passage of radio waves. Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) involve possibly the greatest release of energy of any […]
Mystery Of Eel Reproduction Unravelled In World First Discovery
If you’ve not been up at night wondering “how do eels reproduce?” you’ve not been paying attention. Arguably one of the most gripping mysteries of science (among us eel enthusiasts, anyway), the elusive nature of eel reproduction slipped through the net of scientific understanding for centuries – literally, people have been trying to crack the […]
New Drug Can Help Regenerate Livers After Severe Injury Or Even Partial Removal
The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely regrow itself even after two-thirds of its mass has been surgically removed. But damage from medications, alcohol abuse or obesity can eventually cause the liver to fail. Currently, the only effective treatment for end-stage liver disease is transplantation. However, there is a dearth […]
Grasshopper Glacier Gets Its Name From Millions Of Preserved Extinct Locusts Inside It
Sitting at 3,350 meters (11,000 feet) above sea level is a glacier resembling “the skin of an elephant” – and it’s teeming with the preserved remains of an extinct species. A survey conducted in 1914 conducted by US Geological Survey mining geologist Dr J. P. Kimball led to the finding that gave Grasshopper Glacier its […]
“Killer Robots” Will Be Nothing Like The Movies Show – Here’s Where The Real Threats Lie
You might suppose Hollywood is good at predicting the future. Indeed, Robert Wallace, head of the CIA’s Office of Technical Service and the US equivalent of MI6’s fictional Q, has recounted how Russian spies would watch the latest Bond movie to see what technologies might be coming their way. Hollywood’s continuing obsession with killer robots […]
Why Late-Night Eating Is Something You Should Absolutely Avoid
It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s no wonder, with a host of research showing that late night eating is linked to greater body weight and increased risk of obesity. But until now, few studies have actually investigated precisely why late night eating is linked […]
Say Whatever You Want With This Diverse Imagery From Scopio
Innovative businesses are not easy to find. You know what we are talking about — the businesses that actually save you money with their ingenious ideas and make your life easier. But, we’ve found one that promises to do both and give you access to authentic royalty-free images to use however you like. Scopio Lifetime […]
New Cave Bacteria Might Help Treat Gluten Intolerance – Or Find Life On Mars
There are potentially trillions of different microbe species on Earth, and we’ve identified the tiniest fraction of them. That’s partly because finding them requires such cutting-edge technology, but it sometimes also comes down to more practical issues – like just looking in the right place. A new project led by researchers from across the USA, […]
WHO Calls For Delivering Gender-Affirming Care To Protect Trans People
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines regarding trans and gender-diverse people, providing new directions on how to best serve this marginalized community. The guidelines touch on several diseases that are prevalent in the community but stress how social and structural barriers deprive and obstruct access to healthcare and other essential services. The […]
Thirdhand Smoke Can Trigger Skin Diseases, Study Finds
If you don’t know by now that smoking is bad for you, then we can only assume you’re a time traveler from 1936 sent here to warn us all about the looming Nazi threat in Europe (don’t worry: we won.) But what we’re still getting to grips with is just how bad for you it […]
Create your own metaverse-friendly augmented reality assets with this design app
Augmented reality technology has come a long way since its development in 1992. With the Metaverse on the horizon, more user-friendly AR design technology has begun to develop. Where the first augmented rig was constructed in a lab, now you may be able to scan, source and create your own 3D and 2D AR images. […]
Supergiant Stars Wave Red Flags Months Before They Go Supernova
Very massive stars spend only a small portion of their lifecycle as red supergiants before becoming supernovas. What may be an astronomical blink of the eye, however, is still hundreds of thousands of years, so the process of closely watching every star in the red supergiant phase is not practical. However, new evidence of a […]
Wildscreen: The “Green Oscars” Announces Panda Awards Winners
Wildscreen has announced the winners of their 2022 Panda Awards, granting My Garden Of A Thousand Bees the top prize: the Plimsoll Golden Panda Award. Filmed during lockdown, the feature film by wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn explored the secret lives of 60 bee species (mirroring this year’s winner of Wildlife Photographer Of The Year nicely). […]
