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Humify: This Startup Want to Restore Soils as Fertile Carbon Sinks
Humify, a German startup founded in 2023, is pioneering an innovative approach to soil restoration and climate mitigation. To be […]
It Is Not All About Size: Female Gorillas Defy Male Power Assumptions
A study published in Current Biology challenges the notion that large physical size determines dominance among primates. Researchers from the […]
Kidney Transplant Patients Could Be Freed From Anti-Rejection Drugs
Kidney transplant patients must take lifelong anti-rejection drugs to prevent their immune systems from attacking the transplanted organ. These medications […]
We Now Know Why NASA Rovers Keep Getting Stuck
Rovers from NASA have repeatedly faced snags when traversing extraterrestrial surfaces. One notable incident was the 2009 entrapment of the […]
Chinese Develop Lithium Battery with Built-In Fire Suppression
Lithium-metal and lithium-ion batteries are known for their high energy density, but can be vulnerable to thermal runaway. This dangerous […]
U.S. FDA Approved Vizz Eye Drop To Treat Age-Related Blurry Near Vision
Presbyopia affects an estimated 128 million Americans. It occurs when the lens of the eyes hardens with age. This makes […]
Common Skin Virus Identified Behind a Common—But Rare Case of—Skin Cancer
A rare medical case has revealed that a common skin virus can directly cause one of the most common cancers […]
These are the Major Sources of Microplastics—Bottles and Straws Not Among Them
The most significant contributors to microplastic pollution are not plastic bottles or drinking straws, according to research. The main culprits […]
Playing Video Games May Boost the Intelligence of Children
Forget the stereotype of video games melting young minds. Science now says they might actually sharpen them. Researchers B. Sauce […]