Science

Scientists discover virus causing mass die-off of superworms and develop new methods for pathogen identification in future epidemics

Scientists discover virus causing mass ...

A team of researchers from Rutgers University has discovered a virus responsible for an outbreak of disease that has ravaged superworm colonies. The discovery opens new possibilities for preventing future epidemics using advanced virological research techniques

Scientists reveal how bats with extreme blood sugar levels survive unscathed and open new doors for diabetes research

Scientists reveal how bats with extreme blood ...

Bats have developed incredible mechanisms that allow them to survive with sugar levels that would be deadly for most mammals. These findings could aid in the development of new therapies for humans

How dopamine in fruit flies controls their courtship behavior, ignoring threats, and focusing on mating – new research reveals surprising facts about their brain

How dopamine in fruit flies controls their ...

New research from the University of Birmingham shows that male fruit flies ignore threats during courtship due to increased dopamine levels, which block sensory pathways. This discovery opens up new possibilities for understanding the neural mechanisms of decision-making in animals

How to reduce smoky taste in wine: innovative methods for removing undesirable volatile compounds from fire-exposed grapes

How to reduce smoky taste in wine: innovative ...

Smoky fires increasingly affect wine-growing regions, causing unpleasant changes in wine taste. Innovative methods, such as using molecularly imprinted polymers and ozonation, offer solutions for reducing smoky taste in wine

Scientists close green gap in laser technology: new step towards quantum computing revolution and medical innovations

Scientists close green gap in laser ...

Scientists have achieved a key breakthrough in laser technology by closing the green gap and creating miniature lasers for applications in quantum computing, medicine, and underwater communication. These innovative lasers promise a revolution in various industries

New insights into Anopheles coluzzii mosquito behaviour can improve methods of malaria control and the development of species-specific traps

New insights into Anopheles coluzzii mosquito ...

A key association has been found between visual and auditory signals in male mosquitoes, which could lead to advances in malaria control, using innovative methods such as traps aimed at specific species such as Anopheles coluzzii.