Not remembering certain things may be a beneficial, functional feature of the brain Denying us access to certain cells in the brain that store memories might be a practical feature of the human organism that helps us upgrade decision-making abilities, new research suggests. Not being able to recall specific memories in certain environmental conditions does […]
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Study reveals first recorded animal hybrids
Kungas were created in ancient Mesopotamia by breeding domestic donkeys with Syrian wild asses Donkey-ass hybrids pulled Mesopotamian battle wagons more than half a millennium before horses were bred for the same task, a new scientific report has revealed. The research published in Science Advances on Friday claims that ancient ‘kungas’ used in Mesopotamia – […]
Fauci agency blasted for trans monkey study
The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) gave $205,000 to researchers for HIV study US corona czar Dr. Anthony Fauci’s agency awarded over $200,000 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic to an experiment injecting male monkeys with female hormones, in a bid to find out why trans women have higher rates […]
CDC-backed study shows differences between Delta and Omicron
A new study shared by the CDC director shows one coronavirus variant is much less dangerous, but far more transmissible While a study out of southern California shows the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is much milder than the Delta, US health authorities continue to insist on vaccination, boosters and masking due to “strained” hospitals. […]
Cannabis could prevent Covid, study claims
Scientists argue that hemp could hold the key to defeating new variants The next breakthrough in stopping Covid-19 may come not from Big Pharma, but from the humble pot plant. Researchers in Oregon in the US discovered that two compounds found in the devil’s lettuce can stop the virus in its tracks. Rather than attempting […]
Study reveals real size of medieval English warhorses
Horses used by English knights of the era were ‘not quite’ as large as those portrayed in films and books Despite popular depictions of English medieval warhorses as giant steeds, new research suggests that most mounts of the era were only as big as modern-day ponies – with movies and books playing up the myth […]
Common cold could protect you from Covid – study
Researchers hope the findings could provide a roadmap to longer-lasting immunity against Covid variants Higher levels of T cells caused by the common cold make it less likely that a person will catch Covid, according to an “important discovery” outlined in a new peer-reviewed study. The study, released on Monday by researchers at Imperial College […]
German study reveals disturbing trend on child mental health during lockdown
Suicide attempts among minors increased fourfold amid lockdown in Germany, study reveals German researchers have confirmed that the lack of in-person contact during a Covid lockdown and school closures took a sad toll on children’s mental health, with the number of suicide attempts increasing sharply. Up to 500 minors were hospitalized after suicide attempts in […]
Dogs understand humans better than expected, study shows
Canines can distinguish between different languages, as well as between real language and gibberish, new research reveals Dogs are capable of recognizing familiar human language and differentiating it from an unfamiliar one, a fresh study suggests. Canines can also tell the difference between familiar words regardless of intonation. Our canine pets appear to be able […]
Study reveals what could be behind long Covid
Persistent blood-clotting may be the cause, according to South African scientists Researchers at South Africa’s Stellenbosch University say they have evidence that significant and persistent microclotting may explain the symptoms experienced by people suffering from ongoing symptomatic coronavirus. Writing in a piece published in The Guardian on Wednesday, Resia Pretorius, a professor of physiological sciences, […]
Pandemic babies may have slight development lag – study
Researchers found infants born into a Covid-impacted environment scored lower on skills development tests than pre-pandemic babies Babies born in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic may have experienced delayed motor and social skills development compared to those born earlier, according to new research that suggests stress on pregnant mothers played a part. The study, […]
Study reveals dangerous long-term effect of Covid-19
A new study claims to have found a direct link between kidney failure and coronavirus disease Covid-19 directly infects kidney cells and can cause severe damage to the vital organ, according to a scientific study which proves a link between serious infection and organ failure. In a report published in the scientific journal Cell Stem […]
Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh digitally unwrapped – study
Long-buried details from the 3,000-year-old mummified body of Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I have been uncovered Researchers have “digitally unwrapped” the mummified body of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh using 3D computerized tomography (CT) scans, allowing the carefully preserved remains to be viewed for the first time in three millennia. The findings, published on Tuesday in the […]
‘Battle of the sexes’ begins in the womb – study
Genes from both parents compete for nutrients as the fetus grows, new research shows Scientists have found that the proverbial ‘battle of the sexes’ begins before birth, with “greedy” genes inherited from the father competing with those from the mother over how much nutrition a fetus should receive. In a new study, published on Monday […]
Study finds the animal kingdom’s heaviest drinker
A study at the University of Alaska Anchorage has found how alcoholic hamsters really are Researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage have revealed how alcoholic hamsters are, discovering that the small rodents will regularly consume the human equivalent of a liter and a half of 95% alcohol per day. The scientific study found that, […]