Imagine trying to figure out what dinosaurs ate by looking at their fossilized vomit and poop. That's exactly what scientists did! They studied hundreds of these "bromalites" from Poland, which are over 200 million years old. By using advanced tools like particle accelerators, they found bits of fis
After a long Thanksgiving Day filled with NFL action, there's more football to enjoy. The Green Bay Packers, boasting an 8-3 record, are set to square off against the Miami Dolphins, who are 5-6, at Lambeau Field. The game begins at 8:30 p. m. EST and will be broadcast on NBC. If you don't have cabl
Ever heard of a skin condition that mainly targets your fingers and toes? Well, meet Acrodermatitis Continua of Hallopeau, or ACH for short. This is a rare type of pustular psoriasis that loves to hang out on your distal phalanges—that's a fancy term for the tips of your fingers and toes. But here’s
Ever thought about how your skin can reveal insights into your health? Scientists discovered that skin autofluorescence (SAF), which measures glycation products in your skin, is a good sign of aging. But here’s the interesting part: they compared SAF with blood-based metabolomics, known as MetaboHea
There's a problem in our food chain: harmful chemicals called halogenated carbazoles (HCZs) are found in lotus roots. These roots are a common food, but they contain starch, protein, and fat, making it tough to detect HCZs. Scientists have come up with a new way to solve this issue. They've created
You might think that the biggest problem with antibiotic production wastewater is the leftover antibiotics. But there's more to worry about. This wastewater also has high amounts of organic pollutants, which can be very harmful on their own or when mixed with antibiotics. One study looked at how the
Pollutants can act differently depending on the environment they're in. Scientists wondered how two specific pollutants, 6-OH-BDE-47 and 6-MeO-BDE-47, behave when there's plenty of oxygen (oxic conditions) or not much (anoxic conditions). They used labeled versions of these pollutants to see what ha
Imagine this: a group of African climate scientists gathered in a room in Cape Town. They weren't just discussing weather patterns; they were presenting results from complex models that explored the potential impacts of solar geoengineering on local climate. These researchers, who are experts in cli
Memories start as personal experiences, called episodic memories. Over time, they lose detail and blend into our general knowledge, becoming semantic memories. This process is called semantization. Scientists have been studying how these two types of memories interact for a long time. They're especi
Did you know that tiny organisms called protists can play a big role in making the soil healthier? Scientists decided to see how these microscopic creatures affect soil when it's polluted with a heavy metal called cadmium. They focused on one type of protist called Colpoda steinii. Soil naturally h
