Life
Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads
Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the iconic scene is familiar to many.
Apr 12, 2024
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Technology
AI’s Energy Footprint Can Be Cut by 70-80% Without Compromising Performance
The fact that colossal amounts of energy are needed to Google away, talk to Siri, ask ChatGPT to get something done, or use AI in any sense, has gradually become common knowledge.
Apr 3, 2024
Technology
Scientists use blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for “meat-like” proteins
We all know that we ought to eat less meat and cheese and dig into more plant-based foods.
Feb 27, 2024
Technology
“Methane cleaner” could become a permanent fixture in cattle and pig barns
In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have used light and chlorine to eradicate low-concentration methane from air.
Dec 18, 2023
Technology
Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into ‘something we want to eat’
To produce plant-based cheeses that feel and taste like dairy cheese, scientists have their sights set on fermentation.
Oct 4, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk
Imagine coming-to, jaws gripping the top of a swaying blade of grass, unaware of how you got there.
Sep 17, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices: in schools, the health services and…
Aug 17, 2023
Health
Oldest known molecule surprises researchers
The human body consists of numerous trillions of cells, and 60 percent of the energy used within a cell is dedicated to a specific molecular machine.
Jul 21, 2023
Brain & Behavior
New brain cells can replace diseased and aged cells, could help people with severe brain diseases
Uncontrollable movements, memory loss, mood changes, and forgetfulness. That are some of the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases in which cells in the central nervous system stop working or die.
Jul 21, 2023
Earth & Environment
Life on Earth didn’t arise as described in textbooks
New research challenges the long-standing belief that increased oxygen levels triggered the emergence of complex multicellular organisms during the Avalon…
Jul 18, 2023
Health
DNA in Viking poop sheds new light on 55,000-year-old relationship between gut companions
Using stool samples from Viking latrines, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have genetically mapped one of the oldest human parasites – the whipworm.
Sep 6, 2022
Earth & Environment
Astrophysics student finds link between global warming and locally unstable weather
Climate change gives rise to more unstable weather, local droughts and extreme temperature records, but a coherent theory relating local and global climate is still under active development.
May 25, 2022
Health
Common drugs affect our gut microbiome differently, with good and bad impacts on health
Inside the gut live billions of health-promoting bacteria, collectively called the gut microbiome.
Dec 9, 2021