The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently looked into the safety and usefulness of clary sage oil in animal feed. This essential oil comes from the flowering stems of a plant called 'Salvia sclarea'. They found it's generally safe to use in feed for various animals, with different safe limi
Have you ever wondered how we figure out probabilities? Like, how likely it is to rain tomorrow, or if that dice will land on six? Scientists have been looking into this, and they've found something interesting. Sometimes, our brains don't update our guesses smoothly. Instead, we might change our mi
Have you ever felt like your hand was bigger than it really is? Scientists found that when people see a visual stimulus near their hidden hand and feel a touch at the same time, their brain tricks them into thinking their hand is larger. This is called visual-tactile ventriloquism aftereffect. The s
Symbiotic microbes greatly influence the health of their hosts. Amphibians and reptiles play a vital role in the animal kingdom's history and hold significant ecological, economic, and scientific value. Previous studies have shown that the microbiota in these animals are closely connected to their e
Ever wondered what's been bothering honeybees? It's not just climate change or pesticides. A tiny parasite called Nosema, which causes nosemosis, is quietly wreaking havoc on these vital pollinators. Imagine a tiny invader sneaking into bees' stomachs, multiplying, and causing serious damage. Scient
Did you know that what happens above a coal mine can affect its safety and the land above? Imagine a huge chunk of land collapsing because of mining activities underground. This is what we call overlying strata collapse. It can cause big problems like cracks in the ground, the land sinking, and even
For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing t
Scientists have been puzzled by the identity of a tiny parasite in the Gulf of Mexico. Known as Diplomonorchis, this creature has been causing confusion among researchers. A recent study has shed new light on this little worm. It turns out that what was thought to be one species is actually several.
Imagine tiny, gold-silver nanoparticles acting like superheroes, helping us detect harmful substances in milk! These nanoparticles, shaped like triangles, hexagons, and pentagons, are about 23-26 nanometers in size. They're created through a simple process called seed and growth, then placed on a ti
Social inequality often starts with how we judge others. Attractiveness-based bias can play a big role in this. But what can we do to stop this unfairness? Researchers held a contest to find ways to reduce such bias in decisions, like admissions. They tested 30 different strategies across four study
