Researchers discover that toxic exposure to a metal limited Neanderthal brain development
A study identified a genetic mutation unique to Homo sapiens that protected them from environmental pollution. This difference was key to the evolution of modern humans, according to researchers An international study suggests that a mutation unique to the NOVA1 gene allowed modern humans to develop advanced cognitive abilities despite environmental exposure to lead. International […]
Your hiking boots are spreading microplastics all over the countryside
Lovers of the great outdoors and ecology thought they were engaging in a perfectly clean activity, but that’s not quite the case. To fully respect nature, should we start hiking barefoot and without equipment? That’s not quite what the results of a scientific study reported by The Guardian suggest, but we could end up reaching […]
Satellites capture the largest ocean waves ever measured from space and reveal the power of ocean tides
The European Space Agency (ESA) measures waves of almost 20 metres in the middle of the ocean with its satellites. During Storm Eddie, satellites from the European Space Agency (ESA) recorded ocean waves nearly 20 metres high, the largest ever measured from space. The measurement was taken in December 2024 by the Franco-American SWOT (Surface […]
Rare earths: key strategic metals for future technology
The United States Geological Survey estimated that in 2024 there were 110 million tonnes of deposits worldwide. This includes 44 million in China, by far the world’s largest producer. Workers use machinery to excavate a rare earth mine in Ganxian County, in the central Chinese province of Jiangxi. Rare earths are minerals used to manufacture […]
Listening to birdsong reduces stress and improves mental health, according to science
Several studies confirm that bird sounds can alleviate anxiety and depression and improve mental clarity Several studies confirm that bird sounds can alleviate anxiety and depression and improve mental clarity. Recent research has shown that simply listening to birdsong can have positive effects on mental health. Studies indicate that these natural sounds increase feelings of […]
Status: household appliance that you have at home and that contains 22-carat gold
There may be a household appliance in your home that contains gold. There may be household appliances in your home that contain gold. In many homes, there is 22-carat gold, without the owners suspecting it. This valuable metal is present in a very common domestic appliance used in the kitchen and is employed for its […]
Ancient Egyptian fortress discovered, showcasing military ingenuity from 3,000 years ago
The discovery was made on the Sinai Peninsula, in a corridor leading directly to the territory now considered Palestine This week, a team of archaeologists coordinated by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities discovered a thousand-year-old wall on the Sinai Peninsula that was erected during the New Kingdom, more than 3,000 years ago. The […]
Scientists decipher social practices from 5,000 years ago from a mysterious object
A substance made from birch resin allowed an international team of researchers to recover genetic and chemical information from ancient European farming communities A piece of ancient chewing gum made from birch resin more than 5,000 years ago has provided new insights into daily life and the possible division of labour between men and women […]