Study finds insect-borne bacteria turning harmless reed leafhopper into major agricultural pest
A tiny insect is wreaking havoc on Europe’s sugar beet industry, not by biting plants, but by spreading bacteria that rob crops of their value.
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Oldest RNA recovered from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth rewrites decay timeline
Before pugs or Great Danes: Doggie diversity in size and shape began at tail end of Ice Age
Scientists create mice with two fathers that produce healthy offspring
At least 50 hippos die from anthrax in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
Residents warned to avoid wild animals and boil water amid anthrax outbreak.
Astronomers anticipate Blaze Star's next eruption could light up the sky in 2025
The explosion could make T CrB as bright as Polaris, visible to the naked eye.
Australian man lives over 100 days with fully artificial titanium heart
The titanium heart, invented by Daniel Timms, uses magnetic levitation technology with a single rotating disc to pump blood.
UKHSA reports surge in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases in England
Dr Sinka warns that gonorrhoea could become untreatable due to rising antibiotic resistance.
Swiss study finds human activity causes 20% drop in global biodiversity
The study revealed that the number of species in sites affected by human activity is, on average, nearly 20% lower compared to those not influenced.
Pink Moon will appear as Micro Moon on April 12
At its farthest point from Earth, the full moon will appear approximately 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon.
Researchers identify 64 genes influencing brain aging and potential treatments
13 existing drugs and supplements could be repurposed to slow brain aging.
China proposes giant radio telescope on Moon's far side with 7,200 antennas by 2035
The project aims to investigate the 'Cosmic Dark Ages,' the period from the Big Bang until the formation of the first stars.
UC Berkeley's 'Salto' robot jumps and balances like a squirrel
Biologists and engineers designed an approach to increase the chances of a robot achieving upright and balanced landings without needing great grip strength, by controlling the forces along its leg.
Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression
Poor sleep quality, lower mindfulness, and alcohol consumption contribute to increased depression in those who stay up late.
