Microplastics have become a major concern as they continue to make their way into our bodies through the food and drink we consume. Scientists have recently discovered a simple and effective method for removing these tiny plastic particles from water, offering a potential solution to this growing problem. A team of researchers from Guangzhou Medical
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When it comes to health, one of the most common goals is to lose weight in order to prevent various diseases, including cancer. However, a recent study has shed light on an unexpected result – weight loss may actually be linked to a higher rate of cancer in the year following the weight loss. This
Approximately 128 million years ago, snakes emerged on Earth and rapidly diversified into the diverse range of species we observe today. Despite being limbless, which is a trait shared by several groups of lizards, snakes managed to outshine other reptiles in terms of diversity and success. To understand the factors contributing to their triumph, researchers
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a condition that is often overlooked when discussing arthritis, but it can have a significant impact on young people. While it is more commonly associated with older individuals, children can also suffer from this condition. In the UK alone, approximately 15,000 children under the age of 16 are affected by
The global obesity crisis is reaching alarming levels, with more than one billion people around the world suffering from obesity. This number has more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by the Lancet medical journal. The “epidemic” is particularly affecting poorer countries, where the rates of obesity are skyrocketing among children and
When we look at the typical images associated with the concept of evolution, such as the March of Progress illustration by Ralph Zallinger, we often see a linear progression from a chimp-like creature to a fully upright human. This imagery suggests that humans are the pinnacle of evolution, the perfect end product of the process.
The art of tattooing has been a part of human culture for centuries, with a significant percentage of adults in the United States having at least one tattoo. However, a recent study conducted by chemistry researcher Kelli Moseman and her colleagues at Binghamton University revealed some disturbing findings regarding the composition of tattoo inks used
Japan’s Moon lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has once again surprised scientists by waking up after a two-week lunar night. Despite landing at a wonky angle that initially left its solar panels facing the wrong way, SLIM managed to come back to life for two days and conduct scientific observations of a
The discovery of record-breaking magnetic fields on Earth has left physicists baffled as they unlock the secrets hidden within particle interactions. This groundbreaking analysis conducted at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) has shed light on the incredible forces at work deep inside atoms. The interaction of magnetic fields with the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) has
The study of preserved bird specimens from museum collections has revealed a set of feather rules that play a crucial role in the evolution of flight. Scientists have been able to identify these rules, shedding light on which dinosaurs could have potentially been capable of flight as well. The success of theropod dinosaurs, including birds,