Fruit flies, which are the size of a pinhead and can be disruptive in the kitchen, are proving to be beneficial under a microscope for research on our heart.
CultureInvestigators from the Hachenburg Forest Education Centre in Rhineland-Palatinate want people to bury white cotton undergarments in the soil. This peculiar initiative is not just for fun - it has a vital purpose.
AutoThis tiny brain fragment, measuring just a cubic millimeter, holds hidden knowledge within.
PanoramaOn September 12, 2017, a tragic incident occurred at the Solfatara crater, where the parents of an eleven-year-old boy tried desperately to rescue him after he fell into an unsealed fissure. The toxic fumes in the area led to the suffocation of all three individuals, resulting in the crater's...
AutoIn his twenties, Ludwig van Beethoven started to lose his hearing. By the time the renowned German composer passed away in 1827 at age 56, he was completely deaf.
TechnologyFollowing over half a year in the East Antarctic, the research vessel "Polarstern" makes its way back to Bremerhaven, its home port. During its stay, the ship from the Alfred Wegener Institute explored the waters and seabed under the everlasting ice.
EconomyInadequate sleep negatively affects our bone health according to a recent American study. Poor slumber ups the chance of experiencing Alzheimer's, depression, diabe tes, obesity, and hypertension.
AutoA gigantic destructive asteroid, known as Apophis, which is named after the Egyptian god of devastation, is expected to approach Earth. This news has left astronomers uneasy. Scientists are diligently planning for its upcoming visit.
AutoWashington - The potential hazard from space objects, namely asteroids, is widely acknowledged as the most significant peril to our planet. As demonstrated by their previous ninth-million-year-old deed of exterminating dinosaurs, a fresh, large rock could potentially eliminate all of humankind....
AutoHumans can transfer the infectious fungus, which is not affected by different medications. Health officials express concerns and scientists seek a widespread reporting requirement.
PoliticsGerman child and youth welfare services faced long-lasting instances of structural abuse, highlighted by a recent investigation in February. The damaging effects were far-reaching.
TravelsFederal and city politicians gathered in Münster on Tuesday for battery research discussions. The aim is to benefit the relevant industry with their findings.
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