Amoebidium appalachense, a protist closely related to animals, harbors the remnants of ancient giant viruses woven into its own genetic code, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London. The post Biologists Find Ancient Giant Virus Insertions in Genome of Unicellular Parasite appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Amoebidium appalachense, a…
Industrialized farming is often thought to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases (those transmitted from animals to humans) because of better control, biosecurity and separation of livestock. Industrialized farming is often thought to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases (those transmitted from animals to humans) because of better control, biosecurity and separation of livestock. Agriculture Phys.org – latest…
Melting ice is slowing Earth’s spin and causing changes to its axis, new studies find. The shifts are causing feedback beneath the surface, impacting the planet’s molten core. Melting ice is slowing Earth’s spin and causing changes to its axis, new studies find. The shifts are causing feedback beneath the surface, impacting the planet’s molten core. NBC…
A “mega den” of rattlesnakes at a remote location in northern Colorado is now available for live, round-the-clock viewing online. California Polytechnic State University scientists recently put up a webcam at what they say is one of the biggest rattlesnake dens they’ve ever seen. The goal is twofold: to reveal how rattlesnakes behave when people…
A team of Brazilian scientists has discovered a skeleton of what they believe is one of the world’s oldest dinosaurs. They made their discovery after heavy rains in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul accelerated the natural process of erosion. The fossil found next to a reservoir is around 233 million years old,…
It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches. It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches. Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Wind Power, Energy and Power, Vineyard Wind LLC,…
Imagine knowing what berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify. Imagine knowing what berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify. Analytical…
The hidden semiconductor abilities of diamonds could help power grids and electric vehicles manage far greater amounts of electricity more efficiently The hidden semiconductor abilities of diamonds could help power grids and electric vehicles manage far greater amounts of electricity more efficiently New Scientist – News
The social media and rocket companies are headquartered in California, which the billionaire criticized for its recent transgender legislation. The social media and rocket companies are headquartered in California, which the billionaire criticized for its recent transgender legislation. Social Media, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Law and Legislation, Transgender, Governors (US), X (Formerly Twitter), Tesla Motors Inc, Space…
Scientists have made major strides in predicting rapidly intensifying storms over the past decade, but even the best tech can’t keep up as climate change fuels rapidly intensifying storms Scientists have made major strides in predicting rapidly intensifying storms over the past decade, but even the best tech can’t keep up as climate change fuels rapidly…