Latest scientific discoveries and research news
ZooTampa is pioneering veterinary acupuncture, successfully treating a manatee, duck, and chick for conditions ranging from nerve injuries to leg weakness. This complementary therapy aims to enhance healing and comfort.
A 20-year follow-up study of the Diabetes Prevention Program indicates that metformin, a common type 2 diabetes drug, might halve the risk of developing dementia. While not conclusive, the findings are significant given the drug's widespread use.
New research in fruit flies suggests motor neurons, long thought to be passive messengers, actively participate in coordinating complex movements by sending signals back to the brain. This finding challenges traditional neuroscience and could have implications for robotics.
A novel approach using targeted electrical stimulation in the brain has shown promise in alleviating severe chronic pain. By mapping individual pain signals, researchers achieved significant relief for two out of three participants in a small case study.
A pioneering trial injected a patient's own mitochondria into her eyes to combat blindness caused by optic nerve damage. While the procedure proved safe with no inflammation, it yielded only temporary, limited improvements in light response and no significant vision restoration.
A new study reveals Greenland's accelerating meltwater is creating an "atmospheric bridge" that intensifies European heatwaves by altering the jet stream. This phenomenon, not fully captured by current climate models, suggests future heat extremes may be more severe than predicted.
A powerful El Niño event is unfolding, with scientists like James Hansen declaring it ‘off the charts’ and already exceeding previous record levels, even before its peak impact. This super El Niño could surpass historical events, potentially leading to widespread global consequences.
Archaeologists discovered a rare 10th-century wooden chamber tomb in Russia, containing the remains of a nobleman buried with a horse and dog. The find suggests shared funeral customs between medieval Norse and Old Russian nobility, indicating Suzdal's importance as a regional power center.
Despite its common occurrences, the fundamental mechanisms behind static electricity remain elusive. Researchers are delving into triboelectricity, facing numerous variables that complicate study. Meanwhile, new insights into the Epstein-Barr virus highlight its immune evasion tactics, crucial for developing future treatments.