A drug for a rare disease makes human blood deadly to mosquitoes and could help in the fight against malaria, researchers have found. Several methods are currently used to reduce […]
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Partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the UK this weekend
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the UK this weekend, but cloudy and rainy days could hamper those wishing to catch a glimpse. The phenomenon occurs […]
Scientists discover ‘thriving ecosystem’ after iceberg breaks off in Antarctica
Scientists have discovered a “thriving ecosystem” of strange deep sea creatures on a newly exposed seafloor after an iceberg broke off near the Antarctic. The area, which had never before […]
Medical professionals in this field excel at detecting optical illusions
Radiologists are particularly adept at spotting optical illusions, according to a new study that sheds light on how one could train to avoid being tricked by their vision. Until now, […]
Combining sunscreen and insect repellent could be a mistake – here’s why
Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, scientists warned in a new study. Researchers from CNRS in France assessed the combined use […]
NASA terminating $420 million in contracts not aligned with its new priorities
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is terminating $420 million in contracts, the space agency says are “misaligned” with its new core priorities. What is being cut is not clear, […]
Researchers may finally be able to forecast dangerous red algae blooms
Scientists might soon be able to forecast when the see is gonna turn red – and don’t worry, it has nothing to do with the apocalypse. For the first time, […]
Combining sunscreen and insect repellent could be a mistake – here’s why
Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, scientists warned in a new study. Researchers from CNRS in France assessed the combined use […]
Unique skeleton of ‘Red Princess’ sheds light on ancient Chinese civilisation
Archaeologists have identified what caused unusual red dye marks on the remains of a young woman who lived 2,200 years ago in China, shedding more light on the region’s ancient […]
Secrets of Britain’s ancient elites revealed by remarkable find in Yorkshire field
A remarkable Iron Age hoard, unearthed in a Yorkshire field, is prompting archaeologists to reassess the wealth and power dynamics of northern Britain two millennia ago. The discovery, dubbed the […]