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Human brains show our mental states by emitting light and glowing in the dark.
As stimulated molecules release extra energy, photons are released by all living tissues. Researchers refer to the phenomenon as ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) because it is so faint—roughly a million times fainter than the human visual threshold.
By Francis Dami8 months ago in Longevity
The essential components of life may have always been present on Earth.
What was the origin of life on Earth? That has been a long-standing question. The solutions are still strewn across rocks, seas, and prehistoric terrain. One hint can be found in phosphorus, a necessary component of life.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Earth
It's time for the human gut's "virome" to take centre stage, not the microbiome.
Research on gut health was dominated for years by microorganisms. The gut virome is now being recognised as a key factor in both health and illness. Approximately 90% of the gut virome is composed of bacteriophages, which are viruses that infect bacteria.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Longevity
Inaccurate conclusions about personality and morals are often drawn from tattoos.
Approximately 32% of adults in the US currently have at least one tattoo. Although tattoos are common in many spheres of life, they continue to elicit hasty judgments about a person's character, beliefs, or lifestyle.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Art
Fossils show how the Caribbean reef ecosystems were drastically altered by humans.
We frequently envision dinosaurs when we think of fossils. However, reefs can also have a long history. In these environments, tiny fish bones and shark scales also turn into fossils, subtly telling the tale of past seas.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in History
Researchers find a novel organelle in human cells that could have a significant effect on health.
The field of cell biology is one of hidden structures and perpetual motion. Decades of studies with microscopes, stains, and models have given us a great deal of knowledge about cells. However, surprises still arise in this well-traveled area—enter the "hemifusome."
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Longevity
These microscopic organisms significantly contribute to the storage of carbon in the Southern Ocean.
Copepods, krill, and salps are examples of zooplankton that are contributing significantly to the storage of carbon in the Southern Ocean despite their small size.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in History
Numerous observations suggest that killer whales are attempting to form bonds with humans.
In an intriguing new study, researchers found that wild killer whales made 34 attempts to feed on humans. These uncommon cases occurred over 20 years and four oceans. Some took place from the shore, some in open water, and still others close to vessels.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Petlife
Ancient avocados found in a cave could save the world's crop.
There is just one type of avocado that feeds the world's appetite: the creamy Hass. Production has been streamlined into a multibillion-dollar enterprise due to this genetic similarity. However, uniform orchards can suddenly collapse when confronted with a new pest, virus, or heat wave; thus, it also invites calamity.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in History
