Biology
New animals live in exceptionally harsh environments
A new bacterium, Pyrococcus CH1, can live in environments with temperatures between 80 and 105 degrees Celsius, and is capable of self-dividing under a hydrostatic press…
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Biology
Pressure makes people evolve faster
Scientists claim that human evolution has not stopped because our genes are responding to changes from the outside environment.
Biology
Detecting mechanisms to prolong human life
Italian scientists have found a mechanism that can help people live longer, which is neutralizing a blood molecule that regulates blood pressure codenamed AT1A.
Biology
Detecting gene variants causes high blood pressure
US scientists have discovered two human genetic variants that are considered to be one of the causes of high blood pressure risk.
Biology
Detection of genes related to high blood pressure
According to a study published on December 29, scientists at the University of Maryland (USA) have discovered a gene variant associated with high blood pressure.
Biology
How plants respond to gravity, pressure and impact
Scientists at Washington University at St. Louis was the first to identify two proteins that act as mechanically sensitive ion tube activity in plant roots. They have lo…
Biology
Fabrication of new oil repellent
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have just designed the first simple process in producing very strong oil-repellent materials. The material can be…
Biology
Strange 'resistance' of earth bacteria
The two most common bacteria - E-coli and Shewanella Oneidensis (SO) have surprised scientists, because they can survive under a test pressure greater than 17,000 times…
Animal world
Effect of cracks on elephant skin
In a new article published in Nature Communications, scientists claim that these cracks are the outer bones of animals.
Animal world
Why is the Giraffe not dizzy?
In just 1 or 2 seconds, a giraffe can lift its head from the ground to a height of about 4.5 meters without ever being stunned. So why don't giraffes get dizzy at such a…
Animal world
Strengthens secrets to help snakes swallow big snakes
Flexible jaw and the ability to create huge pressure to swallow larger snakes is the mysterious ability of the snake god.
Animal world
Happy hormone injections for cows help make milk more delicious and nutritious
The cows raised in the present era are always under great pressure to meet the production of human milk.
Animal world
The little things people know about spiders
Spider is always an obsession for most of us not only in real life but also in movies. But is it all scary?
Animal world
Why the dead fish float?
Other animals that die in the water often sink, particularly the fish quickly float to the surface. A special chemical mechanism made them so.
Animal world
Fish also increase blood pressure when drunk
A group of New York University scientists found alcohol made zebrafish excited and more brave.