Oceanography
Detecting some species of coral adapted to climate change
When seawater is continuously heated, scientists have observed events of coral bleaching at a greater and more frequent level. Ecologists worry that climate change can m…
Variation
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Oceanography
The discovery of blue lobster is rarely seen in England
A Scottish fisherman caught a unique green lobster and sold it at London's fish market.
Archeology
Unexpected discovery of the sleeping time of the ancient people
Many people believe that modern people sleep less than the ancient people because of the appearance of light bulbs and phones along with technological devices. But is th…
Archeology
China discovered 800 year old tree trunk, 500 years underground
This trunk is 20 meters long, 1.6 meters in diameter. According to local forestry experts, this timber is 700 to 800 years old.
Space science
India successfully launched 5 British satellites into Earth's orbit
India has successfully put up five British satellites on Earth orbit with the XL Variations (PSLV-XL).
Biology
Discovered new carnivorous plants in Japan
According to Japan Times website, a new species of carnivorous plants discovered in Aichi prefecture, is located on Japan's southern coast.
Biology
Published a complete map of the genetic variation of rice
A research team from China and Japan has published a complete map of the gene variants of rice, which supplies food for half of the planet's population.
Biology
Fruit flies return to Africa
Drosophila melanogaster genomes show natural selection and these flies return to Africa. This publication was published in the Journal of Genetics and PloS Genetics this…
Biology
Detection of genes related to childhood obesity
The team of scientists presented a study that showed that abnormal variation in the number of copies is the cause of childhood obesity.
Biology
Identify genes that affect alcohol consumption
According to a recent study, a variation of a gene involved in neuronal communication in mice has a direct effect on alcohol consumption in rats. Researchers do not know…
Biology
Where is the genetic variation and personal health related?
The scientists detected and found that succinylcholine metabolism was too slow to be involved in specific genetic variations. An estimated 1,3500 individuals carry two v…
Animal world
Shock detection: Red-eared elephants are extremely rare
According to published information, this rare red ear elephant appeared in Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India.
Animal world
Snow-white reindeer is rarely seen in England
A reindeer due to a rare genetic variation causes its fur to become as white as snow that will appear at Victoria's Camp Center in North Yorkshire (England) this Christm…
Animal world
Catastrophically rare, cats grow eight more
Milwaukee animal rescue center in Wisconsin, central America has found a binary cat named Daniel with up to 26 fingers.
Animal world
The predator ignored ignorant prey
Rare traits are always maintained in populations because predators can detect common characteristics more easily.