Lucy, the famous fossil discovered in Ethiopia 50 years ago, is still revealing secrets. This ancient hominid, named after the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, " was found by a team of scientists in 1974. The 3. 18-million-year-old bones, including dental remains and parts of the pelvis
Scientists around the globe are diving deep into our body's cellular world. They're creating something called the Human Cell Atlas. Think of it as a detailed map of all the different types of cells in our body and how they work. This map isn't done yet, but a bunch of new research papers just came o
Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of Johor Waters when it comes to marine life? A recent study took a deep dive into the heavy metal levels of stingrays from Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat. These metals, like copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can build up in the r
For the first time, Hawaii has reported cases of bird flu, H5N1, in ducks and geese on the island of Oahu. The virus, likely carried by migratory birds, has already led to the culling of over 70 birds. While officials assure that the risk to humans is low, the situation is serious. In Canada, a teen
Throughout history, authoritarian leaders have used similar tactics to undermine democracy. Recently, concerns have been raised about potential policies that mirror these authoritarian actions. However, the United States has a strong tradition of protecting human rights and democratic institutions.
Human trafficking is a big problem everywhere, including Africa. Every year, millions of people face serious health issues and social challenges because of it. The problem is, we don't know enough about what causes people to be trafficked within their own countries. This makes it hard for groups fig
Scientists recently discovered something peculiar about a new selenolato-bridged manganese(I) compound. This compound, designed to carry carbon monoxide (CORM), was found to have a dark side. It turns out, this compound can be quite toxic to certain cells. Researchers delved into how this compound i
More and more people are struggling with homelessness in Canada, with over one in ten experiencing it at some point in their lives. Governments are dismantling encampments and some are even using special laws to ignore court rulings. Now, they're considering forced mental health treatments. But is t
Recently, the H5N1 bird flu has been making its way into more people. Six more cases have been reported, with five in California and one in Oregon. This is the first case in Oregon. There might be another case in California, but it's still being checked. All these cases are mild, and the people caug
Have you ever walked a familiar path with your eyes closed? It turns out, humans have a fascinating ability to travel from one place to another without seeing or actively thinking about their journey. This skill is called human odometry. Researchers recently reviewed 23 key studies on this topic. Th
