Researchers have discovered that insects have spent time in space have suffered genetic changes associated with longer life. A number of worm Caenorhabditis elegans have been transported on the International Space Station during a mission, which is then returned to Earth for study. Researchers found that five genes of worms had lower activity, and studies [...]
Specialists of the European Society for Reproduction and Embryology have presented several cases in which sections of the ovary of a woman were taken and frozen for some time, followed a few years back to be implanted in order to ensure effective reproduction the more mature age. First thawing and implantation of ovarian tissue occurred [...]
It is a species of bat nectarivor in Ecuador, discovered only in 2005 and has the longest tongue in proportion to its size among mammals.Tongue of this bat is one and half its body length. Bizarre animal will be presented for the first time in an episode of the acclaimed documentary series “Untamed Americas”, produced [...]
T-RECS (Timelapse Recordings) is a studio specializing in producing spectacular footage of “timelapse” the most beautiful places on Earth. Last production of T-RECS turned to stars and constellations that can be seen at night in different areas of our planet. Filming was done in several places in the U.S., including Yosemite Park, Death Valley and [...]
A survey in Britain of a television channel dedicated to science has identified the 10 largest scientific mysteries that people want explanations. Over 2,000 people responded to the survey commissioned by the launch of Eden TV channel programs “Science Month”. Sociological research has shown that scientific question that most Britons want addressed is “Are we [...]
People who have been physically abused in childhood have a higher risk of suffering from mental illness in adulthood. For example, researchers say, these people may suffer from behavioral problems, anxiety and alcohol dependence problems and drug abuse. The study, conducted by Canadian scientists, is the first to examine the relationship between psychological problems and [...]
Despite appearances, the image is not an alien creature or a red dissected mutant but a copy of Pyuric chilensis, a bizarre creature that lives on the Pacific coast of South America. And if you have not yet heard of it, maybe you might be interested to know that it is sold and consumed, along [...]
A new study by an international team of researchers has reached a disturbing conclusion: increasing ocean can not be stopped in the following centuries, even if the emissions would be reduced significantly. Scientists say that at best, ocean level rise can be slowed. Numerous studies show that emissions of greenhouse gases are the main cause [...]
Scientists have found that a parasitic plant of the genus rafflesia not only feeds the expense of other plants, but “stell” large portions of the host plant DNA, inserting it into their genome, without specialists to know for what Raffflesia use these genes. Rafflesia plants, found in tropical forests in Indonesia are known for their enormous flowers, one species, [...]
A thorough archaeological survey, conducted since 2007 and has researched every vestige of wall in 15 Chinese provinces, shows that remarkable building dimensions are much larger than historians believed. Wall measuring 21,196.18 km, is the conclusion of the study, the figure surpasses the previous estimates, including the latest advanced the figure of 8850 km. [...]