In the wilds of Karnataka, scientists recently made an unexpected discovery – a frog with a mushroom growing out of its skin. This peculiar sighting took place during a routine expedition, where researchers stumbled upon a group of golden-backed frogs frolicking in a roadside pond. One particular frog stood out, with what seemed like an
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The ability to understand object permanence, the concept that objects still exist even when they are out of sight, is a skill that is not commonly found in the animal kingdom. However, a recent study has confirmed that Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) are one of the few animal species with an advanced understanding of
The rise of farming in late Stone Age Europe was not the peaceful transition that many have previously believed. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers has found that the transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to farming was actually a bloody takeover. The study, led by palaeoecologist Anne Birgitte Nielsen of Lund University,
Mars, despite its current quiet and dusty appearance, has a tumultuous history that could shed light on Earth’s own past. A recent survey of the Martian surface has uncovered evidence of a volcanic landscape, reminiscent of Earth before tectonic plates formed billions of years ago. Planetary scientist Joseph Michalski and his team from the University
China, known for having some of the most polluted cities in the world, has been facing a concerning issue regarding its air quality. Thick smog blankets its metropolises, posing a severe threat to the health and well-being of the urban population. Surprisingly, a new study analyzing data from over 1,400 air quality monitoring stations across
When Lucas, a six-year-old boy, was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumor known as brainstem glioma, the prognosis was bleak. Doctors told his devastated parents that their son had little chance of survival. However, against all odds, Lucas is now thirteen years old and completely free of the tumor that threatened his life.
Scientific advancements have always been driven by the desire to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Particle colliders have played a key role in this endeavor, allowing scientists to explore the fundamental structure of matter. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), with its impressive 27-kilometer circumference, revolutionized the field of high-energy physics. However, despite its success
NASA scientists have recently begun analyzing fragments brought back from Bennu, an asteroid believed to have originated from an ancient ocean world. The presence of a phosphate crust on the asteroid, a calcium and magnesium-rich mineral that has never been seen before on meteorites, provides evidence for this hypothesis. Intriguingly, the chemistry of this mineral
Obesity remains a global health crisis with significant implications for overall well-being. As scientists continue to delve into the complexities of obesity, a recent study has shed light on the connection between obesity and the fragmentation of mitochondria, the powerhouse of cells responsible for energy generation. This groundbreaking research, conducted on mice, reveals that a
Light, the fundamental component of our universe, has always fascinated scientists. While it moves at a constant speed in a vacuum, researchers have discovered ways to manipulate its velocity in certain scenarios. In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from Guangxi University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a new method for slowing down light