A recent study conducted by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shed light on the impact of artificial lighting on insect herbivory. The researchers found that lighting up our nightscapes can make plants tougher to chew on, leading insects to seek food elsewhere or go hungry. This phenomenon has significant implications for insect
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The issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways is a growing concern, not only for the environment but also for human health. Recently, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe method for removing microscopic pollutants from water, particularly nanoscopic polystyrene beads. Using natural liquid ingredients with low
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Amsterdam University Medical Center and University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has shed light on a promising new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). By combining a memory consolidation exercise during sleep with structured daytime treatment, the severity of PTSD symptoms may be significantly reduced. This
The color of your tongue can reveal a lot about your overall health. While red tongues may sound cute, they can actually indicate serious conditions such as scarlet fever, Kawasaki disease, or toxic shock syndrome. These conditions require immediate medical attention to prevent further complications. On the other hand, white tongues may be caused by
The recent discovery of the oldest fossilized grape seed in the western neotropics has shed new light on the history of grape vines in South America. A team of scientists working in Colombia uncovered a tiny, 60 million-year-old fossil, indicating that grape vines began to spread globally from South America shortly after the extinction of
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about drastic changes in the daily routines of people worldwide, including zoo animals. A study conducted in 2022 shed light on how primates in particular, such as bonobos, chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas, and olive baboons, reacted to the absence of crowds of visitors in their enclosures. According to researchers, visitor interactions
In the deep Mexican jungle, nestled at the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, lies the ancient city of Cobá. Recently, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery in this long-forgotten Maya city – a vast stone slab with an inscription of 123 glyphs carved into its surface. This inscription sheds light on the founding date of a
Recent research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania challenges previous estimates regarding the likelihood of developing dementia following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. While conventional wisdom suggested that up to 80 percent of individuals with Parkinson’s would develop dementia within 15-20 years, the new study presents a different narrative. The figures derived from two separate investigations
A recent case study shed light on the potential dangers of rapid weight loss combined with medication mismanagement. The study focused on a 62-year-old man in the US who experienced significant weight loss while taking a combination of medications for type 2 diabetes, an underactive thyroid gland, and obesity. The man lost a total of
The interpretation of the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa as a sacred burial ground for Homo naledi has been widely debated. While initial claims suggested deliberate burials of the hominid remains by early human ancestors, recent analysis by anthropologist Kimberly Foecke and her team casts doubt on these conclusions. The study highlights deep