Biology
Rising temperatures put American cities at risk of termite invasion
Warming temperatures and urban development create ideal conditions for termites to spread into new territories.
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Biology
NASA is worried about mutant bacteria in the Space Station spreading to Earth
Will Earth soon be invaded by a super drug-resistant mutant bacteria from the International Space Station (ISS), like in science fiction movies?
Discover science
New direction to search for alien life
If life can spread from one planet to another (that is, the theory of birth), earth scientists have a chance of detecting alien life, according to a new study.
Videos
Strangely, a hen fights with a cobra to protect her ducklings
Recently, on the social network TikTok, an interesting video spread about the moment a female girl was fighting with a cobra to protect her ducklings.
Discover science
The deadly experiment made Edison afraid of X-rays
The death of his close assistant caused Edison to become afraid of X-rays and stop researching fluorescent lamps.
New technology
Successfully created an 'armor' layer that eliminated 96% of viruses
The material can be integrated into devices and surfaces to prevent the spread of viruses and reduce the use of disinfectants.
Oceanography
Scientists recreate endangered coral species in the lab
In laboratories across Florida (USA), biologists are regenerating coral reefs to prevent population decline due to disease.
Biology
Humans transmit twice as many viruses to animals as we transmit from them!
These findings challenge our understanding of zoonotic diseases and highlight our indispensable role in the ecosystem's exchange of viruses.
Doomsday
Many new conspiracy theories about the Apocalypse are spreading
TikTok users are coming up with a series of strange conspiracy theories about the end of the world, from cannibal monsters, vampires to killer asteroids, researchers say.
Biology
Explain how trees communicate with each other when they are in danger
Scientists have discovered that when faced with danger such as pests, plants have the ability to spread a volatile compound around to warn healthy plants to activate def…
Biology
Paris seeks to eradicate mosquitoes before the Olympics
Paris authorities are taking many measures to treat and eradicate mosquitoes that spread infectious diseases before the Summer Olympics begin.
Cancer
Signs of nose cancer
Symptoms of the early stages of nose cancer are often runny nose, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, easily confused with flu or cold.
Food safety
What to do to avoid infection with Salmonella bacteria?
Food should be purchased from a reputable place, washed, processed thoroughly, stored carefully, hand hygiene and clean cooking equipment are ways to help prevent Salmon…
Flu epidemic
What is H3N2 flu?
H3N2 flu spreads rapidly, can be dangerous for children, the elderly or people with chronic diseases, immunodeficiency,...