Heart cockles come in many colours and host photosynthetic algae inside their shells Dakota McCoy A heart-shaped mollusc has evolved tiny windows that work like fibre-optic cables, the first known example in nature. Heart cockles (Corculum cardissa) are bivalve molluscs…
November 19, 2024 3 min read Trees Alone Can’t Stop Climate Change Forests absorb planet-warming pollution, but world leaders shouldn’t include them in plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a new study recommends By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News…
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have unveiled a cognitive framework that sheds light on how habits form and how they can be reshaped. This dual-system approach could pave the way for more effective treatments for compulsive disorders and personalized strategies…
The El Capitan supercomputer at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Garry McLeod/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory The top spot in the league table of the world’s most powerful computers has changed hands, with one supercomputer built for US national security research…
Remember ivermectin, the antiparasitic drug that right-wing media figures wrongly touted as a cure for COVID? How about hydroxychloroquine, the malaria treatment taken by thousands who then suffered side-effects after Donald Trump recommended it as a COVID treatment? And recall…
At an upscale sushi bar in New York last week, a smattering of media and policy types chowed down on a menu of sushi rolls, Peking duck tapas, and mushroom salad. But what made this menu unusual was the one…
Scientists at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have demonstrated that aligning the quantum spin of fusion fuel can significantly boost tritium burn efficiency, potentially leading to smaller, safer, and more cost-effective fusion power plants. Published in Nuclear Fusion | Estimated reading…
Bluesky sign-ups continue to grow Anna Barclay/Getty Images As a technology reporter, I like to think I’m an early adopter. I first signed up to the social network Bluesky around 18 months ago, when the platform saw a small surge…
A new, industry study reveals that replacing refined sugar with pure maple syrup can significantly improve cardiometabolic health, reduce abdominal fat, and enhance gut microbiota. This first-of-its-kind human trial showcases the potential of maple syrup as a healthier alternative to…
Researchers from the University of Basel have found that fampridine, a drug used to improve walking in multiple sclerosis patients, may enhance working memory in individuals with low baseline cognitive performance. This discovery opens new possibilities for addressing cognitive deficits…
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