Newly Described Ant Species Becomes First Named To Honor Gender Diversity
Biology

Newly Described Ant Species Becomes First Named To Honor Gender Diversity

Researchers have discovered a rare new trifle-jawed ant in the tropical jungles of Ecuador, South America. The new insect has been named Strumigenys ayersthey after…
Humans Have Managed Landscapes With Fire For Almost 100,000 Years
Environmental Science

Humans Have Managed Landscapes With Fire For Almost 100,000 Years

Ancient mythology recognized the importance of controlling fire for humanity, threatening our gods. However, the timing of this great development has been much debated. A…
First Crew Member Of Franklin’s Lost Expedition That Left 129 Dead Has Been Identified
Other

First Crew Member Of Franklin’s Lost Expedition That Left 129 Dead Has Been Identified

In 1845, two ships sailed to England in search of undiscovered territories in the Canadian Arctic, hoping to uncover the secrets of magnetic information to…
Fossil Shows Carnivorous Conga Line As Shark Eats A Cephalopod Eating A Crustacean
Biology

Fossil Shows Carnivorous Conga Line As Shark Eats A Cephalopod Eating A Crustacean

One of the unfortunate things about becoming a preserved specimen is that it is almost always forced to die in some pretty busy way. The…
Moderate Alcohol Intake helps the Heart by Soothing Tension Signals in the Brain
Health

Moderate Alcohol Intake helps the Heart by Soothing Tension Signals in the Brain

According to a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session, moderate alcohol consumption – defined as no more than…
Thin and Weak Bones are strongly related to Women’s Heart Disease Possibility
Health

Thin and Weak Bones are strongly related to Women’s Heart Disease Possibility

Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to a higher risk of heart disease in women, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of…
Trial set out shows AI-guided Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Routine Practice
Technology

Trial set out shows AI-guided Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Routine Practice

Heart disease can manifest itself in a variety of ways, but some types of heart disease, such as asymptomatic low ejection fraction, can be difficult…
Failing To Meet The Paris Climate Goals Will Lead To “Unstoppable” Sea Level Rise
Environmental Science

Failing To Meet The Paris Climate Goals Will Lead To “Unstoppable” Sea Level Rise

The two papers published today are urgent for world governments to take seriously the goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement. Models show that sea…
Feline Blood Transfusion: How To Find Out If Your Pet Is Suitable For Cat Blood Donation
Biology

Feline Blood Transfusion: How To Find Out If Your Pet Is Suitable For Cat Blood Donation

It is old news to take blood from one person and put blood on another, but stingy blood transfusions for donating blood to cats are…
Crazy Worms That Leap Out Of Your Hand Are Currently Invading America
Biology

Crazy Worms That Leap Out Of Your Hand Are Currently Invading America

You may think that the spread of invasive worms is easy enough to control but the United States is under siege against such an invader.…
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