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August morning, 1984, was a rather normal morning to some but not to all. Peat cutters at Lindow Moss, a bog in northwest England, unearthed something that would disturb both the past and the present- leather.

Let’s talk about mysterious particles that, at least in theory, could move faster than light.

Dive into forensic botany and secrets of pollen! Explore how palynology, pollen analysis, solves mysteries in crime and beyond.

Let’s be real for a second – breakups are never easy. Whether it's friends drifting apart or that one ex you thought was your soulmate, separation stings. But in nature? It’s literally how new life forms evolve.

Last time, we chatted about genetic drift, where random chance messes with gene pools in small or isolated populations. But what if genes don’t stay isolated? What if they… move? Travel? Get a one-way ticket to a new population?

We have been connecting the gut microbiome to a bunch of functions in our body for some time now, however until now, you could mostly come across healing teas and such. But don’t worry, science dove in head first and scientists are exploring all the ties between the gut and and the brain in hopes of discovering new underlying mechanisms and connections.

As I celebrate this personal milestone, it's fitting to look back at some of the groundbreaking biological discoveries that shaped 2024. Quanta Magazine highlighted several of these advancements, each offering a glimpse into the ever-evolving tapestry of life sciences.

For decades, the prevailing belief in genetics was that human DNA evolves at a relatively slow pace. However, recent research is challenging this belief, revealing that our genome may be changing more rapidly than previously thought. This shift has profound implications for our understanding of human evolution, health, and disease.

Mental health. Two words that carry so much weight, yet are often left out of everyday conversations. In a world that’s constantly moving, it’s easy to push our emotional well-being to the sidelines. But the truth is, mental health is just as vital as physical health. And it’s time we gave it the attention it deserves.

On December 22, 2032, the streets will be filled with people doing last-minute holiday shopping, carolers spreading cheer amongst the angsty civilians, and people spending time with one another, forgetting their worries.

Among other remedies in the text, it mentions how to treat animal-borne diseases, plant irritation, and mineral toxins. There is significant focus on the heart and cardiovascular system, based on the theory that the heart was responsible for the regulation and passage of bodily fluids such as blood, tears, urine, and semen.

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare neurological disease that affects movement, balance, and cognition. With no cure for this condition, treatment plans have to focus on symptom management. But what if diagnosing it earlier in life could help?

Have you ever imagined two particles, separated by galaxies, somehow sharing a secret connection? That if you measure one, the other instantly reacts, even if it’s light-years away?

Dive into the fascinating world of forensic botany and discover how forensic botany solves mysteries!

Wwhat if I told you that evolution isn’t always this neat and logical? Sometimes, it’s messy. It’s random. It’s like throwing your DNA into a lottery. That, my friends, is genetic drift. And trust me, this plot twist in our evolutionary saga is a wild one.

Unlike most organisms that release electrons internally, these bacteria transport electrons outside their cells, creating a current.

From May 6 to 7, the Eta Aquarids shower will peak. This shower produces around 60 meteors an hour, primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.

Anyone familiar with English Literature can recognize the well-known story of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, writing under male pseudonyms for their work to be accepted for publication.

If you want to be extra and impress your friends or colleagues, you might even think to add that Mercury is the only planet in our solar system that’s shrinking; you heard me right!

When we talk about learning, most of it involves making, strengthening, or rewiring connections between neurons in the brain. When we need to remember something? Boom, a couple neurons hold hands and we suddenly know what to write in our biology exam. But what if the way neurons encode information while learning isn’t the same across their structure?

Surely genetics is about how to be a genius, right? Just crack the DNA code and boom—you’re top of your class, winning science fairs, and maybe even lifting cars with your mind. Sounds awesome. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?), genetics isn’t a how-to guide for becoming a genius.

Why Your DNA Isn’t Just Sitting There. Ever wonder why some traits pop up more often in nature, like how every other person seems to have blue eyes, or how certain animals are always better at surviving than others?

Discover the groundbreaking work of Alec Jeffreys in DNA forensics. Explore how DNA forensics, Alec Jeffreys' DNA analysis techniques, revolutionized crime solving.

One of the key issues scientists worry about when visiting other planets is radiation exposure. This has been a persistent worry for years because on Earth, we don’t face this issue; we are protected by the planet’s magnetosphere, which creates the Van Allen Belt.