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Researchers have just observed a jumping gene doing something extremely unusual: jumping from a tiny predatory bacterium to the dead cells of another species, like a thief sneaking into an empty house
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (945+ words) Home - Science - Researchers have just observed a jumping gene doing something extremely unusual: jumping from a tiny predatory bacterium to the dead cells of another species, like a thief sneaking into an empty house Genes usually move through family lines....
Tiny brain change that reveals if you are a 'cold-blooded killer' discovered
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (586+ words) Scientists have discovered a chilling brain abnormality that could unmask cold-blooded killers before they even strike. Experts scanning the minds of 37 accused murderers awaiting trial detected a critical, uniform defect deep inside the brain. The tell-tale sign is a shrunken…...
Thailand in the 1950s planted millions of leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists now say they have spread into natural forests, replacing native vegetation with dense single-species stands
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (322+ words) From restoration hero to ecological risk Leucaena looked like a successful innovation for decades because farmers appreciated its regeneration potential while foresters benefited from using it in the process of erosion control. Because of its adaptability, the tree received the…...
Why Your Brain Can't Ignore the Red Notification Badge
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (450+ words) Why Your Brain Can't Ignore the Red Notification Badge You unlock your phone to check the weather. Before you even open the app, you notice "...
People worldwide largely agree on how a child's mind develops
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (896+ words) Ask almost anyone when babies begin to feel fear, when children learn self-control, or when they start making moral judgments, and they'll have an opinion. A new study suggests those opinions are surprisingly consistent around the world. Researchers found that…...
Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (576+ words) Scientists say our speech may have evolved from laughter, and great apes were likely laughing in a similar rhythm to modern humans for millions of years. WASHINGTON "There are many kinds of laughter. People may guffaw at a joke. They…...
Scientists Just Unlocked an Endless Army of Cancer-Fighting Cells
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (663+ words) The human immune system has evolved an incredible ability to fight off cancerous cells. One of the first lines of defense is a specialized white blood cell called a macrophage. Its name is derived from the Greek words for "big…...
Machine learning-based prediction of E. coli infection in hospitalized patients using a no-code analytical framework | Scientific Reports
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (87+ words) Scientific Reports (2026) Cite this article The authors would like to thank the University of Zagazig. Open access funding provided by The Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) in cooperation with The Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB). Department of Mathematics, Faculty of…...
Countryside Ranger column - The wonderful cinnabar moth and its caterpillar
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (526+ words) SURVIVAL is a big deal for animals, if you don't mind me stating the obvious. Threats come in various forms " not least the presence of predators. So how best to avoid things that might see you as lunch? Some species…...
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