Microplastic particles have been discovered in the marine atmosphere, even in remote global regions. These minuscule fragments originate from land-based sources but are also reintroduced… Read More »Microplastics found in remote marine atmosphere
On August 12, 2023, NASA’s STEREO-A spacecraft makes its inaugural Earth flyby, a remarkable event for the almost 17-year-old mission. This opportunity allows STEREO-A to… Read More »NASA’s STEREO-A spacecraft to make first earth flyby in 2023
A moss named Takakia, dating back 390 million years, thrives in remote locales like the icy Tibetan Plateau. Scientists embarked on a 10-year quest, scaling… Read More »390-million-year-old moss may not survive climate change
Cattle, which we often associate with the iconic imagery of American cowboys, rugged cattle drives, and vast ranches, actually have a more diverse and complex… Read More »Ancient DNA reveals African cattle were brought to America by Spanish colonists
An extraordinary discovery has been made by the University of Gothenburg’s archaeological expedition in Cyprus. Just outside the bustling Bronze Age trading hub of Hala… Read More »Richest tombs ever found in Cyprus reveal secrets of Bronze Age city
Doctoral student Dongqi Liu, from Purdue University, has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the foodborne bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. This finding sheds light on a previously… Read More »Doctoral student discovers new strategy used by listeria bacterium to infect humans and animals
Scientists have made a significant discovery regarding the cause of enormous underwater landslides in Antarctica. They believe that these landslides could have generated far-reaching tsunami… Read More »Scientists discover cause of giant underwater landslides in antarctica
Begonias, known for their impressive size and rapid growth, rank among the most abundant genera of flowering plants. The region encompassing Yunnan Province in China… Read More »Discovery of a new begonia species, begonia cangyuanensis, in Yunnan’s biodiversity hotspot
A recent study by Rebecca Helm and her colleagues from Georgetown University has found that the North Pacific “Garbage Patch,” infamous for its accumulation of… Read More »Study finds North Pacific “Garbage Patch” is home to abundance of floating sea creatures and plastic waste
The University of Gothenburg’s excavation team has uncovered evidence that Hala Sultan Tekke, a Cypriot village, was transformed into a significant trading hub during the… Read More »Hala Sultan Tekke: A Bronze Age trade hub for copper and luxury goods