Potent New Antibiotic Discovered in Soil Bacterium to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Researchers discovered a potent new antibiotic in Streptomyces coelicolor effective against superbugs like MRSA and VRE. Learn about the implications for AMR.
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Neutrinos are still the most mysterious particle we know of – Big Think
Nearly 100 years after being theorized, the strange behavior of the neutrino still mystifies us. They could be even stranger than we know.
Satellite Image Reveals Giant ‘Skull’ Staring Up from Remote Sahara Volcano
ESA satellite imagery reveals a massive skull-like structure in the Trou au Natron caldera in Chad. Learn how natron deposits create this geological illusion. Full analysis.
The Hidden Language of Plants: Scientists Decipher Chemical, Electrical, and Acoustic Communication
New studies reveal plants communicate using complex chemical, electrical, and acoustic signals. Learn how this discovery impacts agriculture and conservation.
Alex the Parrot: How His 30-Year Study Rewrote the Rules of Animal Intelligence
The African Grey Who Shattered the Ceiling of Animal Cognition For three decades, a single African Grey Parrot named Alex fundamentally reshaped how scientists view the minds of non-human animals. His work, conducted under the guidance of cognitive scientist Dr. Irene Pepperberg, provided irrefutable evidence that parrots possess complex cognitive abilities—including abstract reasoning, functional communication,…
Sucralose Metabolite Found to Damage Human DNA, Prompting Safety Review
A North Carolina State University study found the sucralose metabolite, sucralose-6-acetate, is genotoxic and damages DNA. Understand the implications for safety and gut health.
Chemists Achieve Direct Amine Functionalization Using N-Nitroamines, Bypassing Hazardous Intermediates
New chemical methodology using N-nitroamines allows direct functionalization of aromatic amines, bypassing hazardous diazonium intermediates. Learn how this breakthrough revolutionizes drug synthesis.
Rare Meteor Trail Photobombs Comet Lemmon in Stunning Telescope Image
Astronomer Gianluca Masi captured a stunning image of a glowing meteor trail perfectly aligned with Comet Lemmon (C/2023 A3). Learn about this rare cosmic coincidence.
Dwarf Galaxy Study Delivers Major Blow to Modified Gravity Theory (MOND)
New research on dwarf galaxies led by AIP finds gravitational effects inconsistent with MOND’s critical acceleration scale, strongly favoring Dark Matter. Full analysis.
Cold War Nuclear Tests Linked to Mysterious Flashes in Historical Sky Photos
New study links mysterious transient objects found in 1949-1957 Palomar Sky Survey photos to Cold War atmospheric nuclear testing. Read the analysis.
SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites; Falcon 9 Booster Completes 10th Flight
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on October 27. The Falcon 9 booster completed its 10th successful landing at sea. Read the full mission details.
Massive Black Hole Discovered in Segue 1, Challenging Galaxy Formation Models
Astronomers discover a massive black hole in Segue 1, an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy. Learn why this disproportionate size challenges galaxy formation models. Full analysis.