The skull has always been a key player in figuring out who someone was. It is used in investigations to determine three main things: whether the person was male or female, how tall they were, and how old they were when they died. Modern tech has made this process much more precise. Computed tomograp
The world of agriculture is always looking for better ways to grow crops. One big question is how to tell if eggplant seeds are strong and healthy. Strong seeds mean better plants. So, scientists have been working on a new method to check seed quality without harming them. They used a special kind
The American Chemical Society has a big job. It has to pick the best of the best in medicinal chemistry. This year, the 2024 ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry Awards are shining a spotlight on some truly outstanding individuals. These are the people who are making a real difference in how we under
The world is facing a hidden danger. Biological weapons like anthrax, smallpox, and botulinum toxin can spread quickly, cause severe illness, and even death. These threats are not just theoretical. Countries like North Korea have the capability to weaponize these agents, putting national security an
In the old days of Finland, between 1800 and 1850, the way people spoke had a big impact on how some diseases spread. This is not just about how sick people moved around. It is about how the groups they belonged to shaped the spread of illness. Think about it. People who spoke the same language like
The world needs more food, but growing it sustainably is a big challenge. Plant diseases are a major threat to crops, causing huge losses every year. One nasty culprit is Botrytis cinerea, a fungus that attacks many important crops. Traditional methods of fighting these diseases often waste resource
Chemistry labs are getting a high-tech upgrade. Robots are stepping in to help with experiments. These aren't your typical robots. They're smart machines. They can talk to scientists and even learn from them. This is all thanks to something called artificial intelligence, or AI for short. The goal
Scientists have created a new type of fabric that can protect against chemical, biological, and radiation threats. This fabric uses a double-layered system to shield the wearer from harmful substances. The outer layer repels water and oil, while the inner layer provides protection against
The fascination with unidentified flying objects and government conspiracies has been going on for decades. One former NASA official has decided to challenge the idea that aliens are visiting Earth. Joseph Gutheinz, a retired senior special agent from NASA’s Office of Inspector General, thinks it'
The early Earth was a wild place. The planet was full of chemicals that don't exist today. One big mystery is how life started from these chemicals. Scientists have been puzzling over this for a long time. One key question is how phosphorus, an important element for life, got involved in the ear
