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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

A discovery that no one expected on Mars. Scientists talk about a breakthrough regarding life on the Red Planet

Scientists have discovered a much more extensive river system on Mars, suggesting that water flowed on its surface for a significantly longer period than previously thought, increasing the chances that the planet may have once been habitable.

Mar 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

What we exhale can warn us about disease: Kaunas scientists are creating sensors that 'read' the composition of exhaled air

Scientists from Kaunas University of Technology are developing sensors that can analyze exhaled air to detect disease and ensure safety in various sectors.

Mar 23 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Scientists Invited to Apply for the Baltic States Scholarship

A joint scholarship competition for women in science has been announced by the Baltic States Academy of Sciences in collaboration with UNESCO national commissions.

Mar 23 • 07:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gravitational waves leave a theoretically measurable trace in light

Scientists propose a theoretical method for detecting gravitational waves using smaller devices that can measure their effects on individual atoms and photons.

Mar 23 • 06:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Weight Loss Will Decrease with Python Blood! New Drug Discovery, No Side Effects

Scientists have discovered a molecule in python blood that controls appetite without side effects, offering a new potential way to combat obesity.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Turning coal to medicines: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

Chinese scientists have solved a 160-year-old chemical puzzle, enabling the transformation of coal into high-value medicinal compounds, which could revolutionize modern medicine production in the context of a global oil shortage.

Mar 23 • 06:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Ancient Parrot DNA Unveils a Thousand-Year-Old Surprise

Scientists have uncovered an ancient trade network involving colorful parrots, revealing that they were transported from the Amazon to the Peruvian coast nearly a thousand years ago.

Mar 23 • 05:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Madara Cosmetics" will implement seven research projects worth more than 2 million euros

Madara Cosmetics is set to launch seven research projects valued over 2 million euros, focusing on the development of unique cosmetic products in collaboration with local scientists and expertise centers.

Mar 23 • 04:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Welcome, American Scientists: Europe, a Refuge for Researchers Under Siege by Trump

The article discusses Europe's efforts, specifically in Spain, France, and Germany, to attract American scientists facing challenges under the Trump administration, highlighting initiatives like Safe Place for Science.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Earth is 'stuttering' like an overheated phone: Scientists warn that the planet's energy imbalance is the worst in history

Scientists warn that the Earth's energy imbalance is at its highest in recorded history, affecting weather patterns and leading to significant damage worldwide.

Mar 23 • 04:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Live Protein on Graphene. Can We Use Photosynthesis to Produce Electricity?

The article discusses the potential of harnessing photosynthesis to generate electricity and solar fuels, an idea that has intrigued scientists for some time.

Mar 22 • 18:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

What is the oldest light we have observed (and will it ever go out?)

Scientists have detected the oldest known light, JADES-GS-z14-0, which originated when the universe was just 300 million years old, using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Mar 22 • 15:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The guitarfish: the species that scientists and coastal communities seek to save

The guitarfish, a unique species with features of both sharks and rays, faces an uncertain future as scientists and coastal communities strive to protect it.

Mar 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

According to scientists, your walk reveals your mood to others

Scientists suggest that a person's walk can indicate their emotional state, with particular emphasis on the movement of arms and legs.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Is it true that it rains diamonds on some planets? Know what scientists say

Scientists theorize that under specific conditions, particularly on planets such as Uranus and Neptune, diamond rain could occur due to the conversion of carbon into solid diamonds.

Mar 22 • 11:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sharks found in the Bahamas testing positive for cocaine and other substances

Scientists discovered that sharks around Eleuthera, Bahamas, tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, and analgesics, highlighting human contamination in these waters.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Scientists Dedicated a Special Diet, Which Had to Be Followed for Only Two Days: The Results Were Shocking

A study from Bonn University reveals significant health improvements after a two-day oat-based diet for individuals with metabolic syndrome.

Mar 22 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Will men go extinct? The truth about the Y chromosome

The Y chromosome has been deteriorating over evolutionary history, raising fears about the extinction of men, though scientists still debate its future.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Do pythons have the 'antidote' against human obesity?

Scientists discovered a molecule in pythons that could lead to new anti-obesity drugs after observing its effects on obese mice.

Mar 22 • 06:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Scientists Reconstructed the Face of 'Little Foot'. They Noticed an Unexpected Similarity

Researchers have digitally reconstructed the face of the ancient australopithecus named 'Little Foot,' revealing unexpected similarities with both modern primates and other australopithecus fossils.

Mar 22 • 04:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elite scientists return to China after decades building careers in the USA

Prominent scientists who once established their careers in the USA are moving back to China in search of better opportunities and increased support for their research amid a competitive global landscape in science and technology.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Larger sharks could enter Port Phillip as climate warms water, scientists say

Research indicates that climate change is causing sharks to migrate closer to Melbourne, posing potential risks and challenges for local fisheries.

Mar 21 • 20:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

NASA revealed that Earth has slowed down due to humans: days are now longer

NASA scientists found that human intervention, particularly the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China, has measurably altered Earth's rotation, resulting in longer days.

Mar 21 • 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The letters of life from space

A piece of rock from space may hold clues to one of humanity's biggest questions: how life began, with scientists discovering essential components of DNA and RNA in samples from the asteroid Ryugu.

Mar 21 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brain cancer cure hope as scientists develop 'tumour-killing' virus

Scientists have created a genetically engineered virus that activates the immune system to target and destroy glioblastoma brain tumors, marking a breakthrough in cancer treatment.

Mar 21 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Platypus is even stranger than previously thought, scientists assert

Scientists have found that the platypus has deposits of melanin, typically exclusive to birds, adding to its already unusual characteristics.

Mar 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Scientists discover whale song recording made in 1949 in Bermuda

A long-lost recording of a humpback whale song from 1949 may provide new insights into whale communication, according to researchers.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Naples pizza masters are furious with scientists

Pizza makers in Naples are outraged over a study indicating that wood-fired pizza ovens may significantly contribute to environmental pollution.

Mar 21 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Are these teeth? Scientists explained what the woman really found on the historic island

A woman claimed to have found ancient marine animal remains while vacationing on a remote island, which the local community verified through social media.

Mar 21 • 11:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Forget About the Type of Flour: Scientists Identify the Most Important Rule for Healthy Bread

Scientists discuss the types of flour most suitable for healthy bread production and the reasons for the prevalent use of wheat.

Mar 21 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flowers in the desert and dinosaur nest? See the most curious news of the month

Scientists recreated a real dinosaur nest to understand how they incubated their eggs, and researchers found a 60-year-old sea turtle in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This Has Not Happened: Created a Diamond Harder than Diamond

Scientists have created a new form of diamond that is hypothesized to be harder than the naturally occurring diamond known as cubic diamond.

Mar 21 • 06:28 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Made-in-China clock loses a second in twice the age of the universe

Chinese scientists have developed an advanced optical clock with unprecedented precision, potentially redefining the second and influencing future satellite navigation systems.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Scientists peeked under the Antarctica ice and discovered an unknown world

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown subglacial landscape in Antarctica, shedding light on its hidden world which could impact how the continent reacts to climate change.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Beseit Bean: The Matarraña Treasure Recovered Thanks to the Work of Farmers, Restaurateurs, and Scientists

The Beseit bean, a locally cherished legume from the Matarraña region of Spain, has been revitalized by the collaborative efforts of farmers, restorers, and scientists after years of neglect.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Global warming causes scientists to change El Niño analysis

Scientists are altering their analysis of El Niño influences due to unprecedented heat levels in the oceans, primarily attributed to global warming.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Scientists recover activity in frozen brain for the first time

A new study suggests that functional preservation of brain tissue through extreme cold may be more feasible than previously believed.

Mar 20 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Mixed-breed dogs exhibit behavioral problems more often than purebreds

A recent study from UK scientists shows that mixed-breed dogs, specifically cockapoos and cavapoos, display more behavioral issues compared to their purebred counterparts.

Mar 20 • 13:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Scientists, business, and cultural figures call for climate action – and good news

A collective of researchers, business leaders, and cultural figures emphasizes the urgent need for climate action and points towards positive developments despite current global crises.

Mar 20 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak: Scientists fear mutation in killer strain behind rapid spread

Scientists are concerned that a mutation in the meningitis B strain may be contributing to a rapid outbreak in Kent, with 29 confirmed cases so far.

Mar 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

First lab-grown oesophagus successfully implanted in pigs

UK scientists have successfully implanted a lab-grown oesophagus in pigs, marking a significant advancement in regenerative medicine for treating oesophageal conditions.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Hubble Telescope Caught a Comet's Breakup - This Doesn't Happen Every Day

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope witnessed a comet breaking apart in real-time, an extremely rare occurrence providing scientists a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of ancient building blocks of the Solar System.

Mar 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: Scientists Spice Up Conference Presentations with Mediocre Jokes

A new study reveals that while scientists attempt to add humor to their conference presentations, most fail to engage the audience effectively.

Mar 20 • 09:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

The Brain Needs to Learn: New Skills and Experiences According to Scientists Help Prevent Depression

Scientists suggest that learning new skills and experiences can play a crucial role in preventing depression by encouraging personal growth and better decision-making.

Mar 20 • 07:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

China: Xi Cleans Up - and Taiwan Gains Breathing Space for the Time Being

China's military restructuring under Xi Jinping could delay conflict with Taiwan, with key scientists being removed from positions amid a government purge.

Mar 20 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

A rare ancient star has been discovered that illuminates the... genealogy of the Universe

Scientists have discovered a rare second-generation star with a notable lack of iron, providing insights into the chemical evolution of the Universe.

Mar 20 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Heatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists

Scientists assert that the recent heatwave in the US West is largely attributed to the climate crisis, making such extreme temperatures significantly more likely.

Mar 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Can humans live for 200 years? Whale protein has shown a new path

Scientists have discovered a special protein in bowhead whales that may help improve human DNA repair, raising hopes about the potential for extending human lifespan.

Mar 20 • 02:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Johns Hopkins scientists identify a key brain protein that could delay Alzheimer’s

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have identified a crucial brain protein which may play a significant role in delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Mar 20 • 00:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Scientists created a 'million ant city' to see how it works

Researchers have created an artificial colony of over a million ants to study their behavior and organization, revealing how they function as a coordinated superorganism.

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC

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