The Britannic, a sister ship to the Titanic, met its fate in 1916 when it struck a mine during World War I. Unlike the Titanic, the Britannic was repurposed as a hospital ship, serving as the largest of its kind at the time. Its tragic end came when it sank rapidly, with only thirty lives lost out o
A massive asteroid, about the size of a skyscraper, is set to pass by Earth this week. Don't worry, it's not going to hit us. Scientists initially thought it might be a problem in the future, but now they're sure it's safe. This space rock, named 2025 FA22, is quite large. It's between 427 and 951
Food isn't just about taste; it's a vital part of our lives, especially in difficult times. The Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety has been working behind the scenes for 95 years to ensure our food is safe and nutritious. During the Great Patriotic War, the Institut
Scientists have created a special molecule that can detect harmful ions in our food and inside our cells. This molecule, called H2L, is made from a unique chemical structure that makes it glow when it finds certain ions. H2L can detect zinc ions in a mixture of water and a solvent called DMSO. Even
Lactate, often seen as a byproduct of metabolism, has a secret life. It's not just waste. Recent research shows it can tag proteins, changing how genes work. This process, called lactylation, is a big deal. It affects everything from inflammation to cancer. First, let's talk about lactate. It's mad
Tenvermectin, a new drug in the avermectin family, is known for its strong ability to fight parasites, low toxicity, and wide range of uses. However, there's a catch. It might not play well with your liver enzymes, specifically the cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYPs). These enzymes are crucial for breaki
Scientists have taken a big step in understanding a rare condition called coenzyme Q10 deficiency. This condition can cause serious problems, from seizures in babies to movement issues in adults. The cause? Faulty COQ4 genes. Researchers used a technique called CRISPR/Cas9 to tweak stem cells. They
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is gearing up for a significant training event focused on handling nuclear, biological, and chemical threats. From September 9th to 11th, various agencies, including the Michigan and Wisconsin National Guards, will gather at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanab
Parasitoid wasps are like tiny detectives. They can find their prey in a crowded, smelly world. This is thanks to their super-powered sense of smell. Scientists have been studying a specific type of wasp called Microplitis mediator. They wanted to understand how these wasps use their sense of smell
Denisovans, long-gone relatives of modern humans, left a lasting mark on our DNA. Their genes are still present in people from East and Southeast Asia. But how did the places they lived shape our ability to fight off diseases? That's the question scientists set out to answer. They looked at three s
