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
James Webb Space Telescope captures first images of Neptune's auroras
The planet's tilted magnetic field causes auroras far from its rotation poles.
Japanese researchers restore movement in paralyzed patients using iPS stem cells
An elderly patient who was previously completely paralyzed can now stand and begin rehabilitation.
Study finds waist circumference a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI in men
An 11 cm increase in men's waist circumference raises obesity-related cancer risk by 25%.
Experts warn: Replace your kitchen sponge weekly to avoid hidden germs
Researchers found 362 bacterial species in sponges, including potential pathogens.
Scientists use air moisture to recycle PET plastics in eco-friendly breakthrough
Unlike traditional recycling, the Northwestern method is safer, cheaper, and more sustainable, eliminating the need for toxic solvents, excessive energy use, and waste byproducts.
Billions missing: Study exposes flaws in global population counts
Researchers caution that rural populations may be underestimated by up to 84%, impacting resource allocation.
New study finds only 10% of nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain are effective
The analysis found NSAIDs effective for acute low back pain vs. placebo, while non-drug treatments showed no significant benefit.
Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.
Study links food additive mixtures in ultra-processed foods to higher type 2 diabetes risk
While previous studies have examined the effects of individual additives, none have looked at the potential health impact of consuming them in combination.
Grace Davidson gives birth to UK's first baby after womb transplant from sister
Davidson described the birth of her daughter as 'the greatest gift we could ever have asked for'.
