Science

The detection of a strange phase of matter known as the Bragg glass phase in the real material PdxErTe3 has recently captured the attention of scientists. Previously existing only in theory, the Bragg glass phase represents a unique arrangement of atoms in a glass material where the particles exhibit an almost perfect order akin to

The Luria-Delbrück experiment, invented in 1943 by Salvador Luria and Max Delbrück, aimed to determine whether bacteria mutated aimlessly or for a purpose. This experiment has had a significant impact on the field of science, leading to the researchers winning the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1969. The experiment involved testing the resistance

ADHD-like traits have long been viewed as a hindrance in modern society, but recent research suggests that these characteristics may have actually provided an evolutionary advantage in the past. Individuals with qualities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty regulating attention and restlessness, have been found to exhibit better foraging strategies compared to those

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, the prevalence of burnout among employees is a growing concern. When asked how they are, many individuals respond with feelings of exhaustion and being overwhelmed by their workload. While recognizing the signs of burnout in colleagues can be challenging, it is crucial to identify those at risk in

The world of amphibians is a diverse and fascinating one, with creatures of all shapes and sizes inhabiting various ecosystems around the globe. However, in the realm of tiny vertebrates, one species stands out above the rest – the flea toad. These miniscule frogs, discovered in Brazil’s Serra Bonita mountain range in 2011, have captured

Object permanence, the concept that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight, is a cognitive ability that is not common among animals. However, Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) have been identified as one of the few species with an advanced understanding of this concept. This new study confirms that these birds

In the wilds of Karnataka in southwest India, researchers stumbled upon a truly bizarre sight – a frog adorned with a mushroom growing on its skin. The frog in question, a Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed Frog, was spotted sporting a Bonnet Mushroom on its back, creating a truly unique and unexpected pairing. During a routine expedition

The transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to farming in late Stone Age Europe was far from peaceful, according to a recent study. Researchers have discovered that in southern Scandinavia, the population was entirely replaced by farmer-settlers not once, but twice within a span of just a thousand years. The DNA profiles of the newcomers show little

Mars, a dusty and quiet planet in its current state, has a surprisingly violent history that could hold important clues about Earth’s own past. According to a recent survey of the Martian surface, the red planet was once filled with volcanoes that resembled the early stages of Earth before the formation of tectonic plates. Planetary

Air pollution is a global crisis that poses severe threats to public health. As countries grapple with this issue, a new study conducted in China reveals a shocking correlation between air quality and suicide rates. The study, which analyzed data from over 1,400 air quality monitoring stations, brings to light the detrimental impact of breathing