Deep-sea mining may wipe out species we have only just discovered: Antarctic hydrothermal vents.; MARUM, Bremen Germany, Author provided Deep sea hydrothermal vents harbour some of the most extraordinary species on our planet. Lying at two to three kilometres below the surface, these extreme, insular ecosystems are powered, not by the sunlight-driven photosynthesis that we’re …
South Africa in the news: Fossils of Cretaceous-Period Coelacanth Discovered in Texas: The fossils are estimated to be around 96 million years old and belong to the first Cretaceous mawsoniid coelacanth from North America.: “South Africa” – BingNews Let the Games Begin with OPPO’s Reno6 Pro 5G: As mobile gaming continues to go from strength …
A new era of planetary exploration: what we discovered on the far side of the Moon: Dotted Yeti/Shutterstock Seven months after it was launched, the US robotic rover Perseverance successfully landed on Mars on February 18 2021. The landing was part of the mission Mars2020 and was viewed live by millions of people worldwide, reflecting …
We discovered why giant pandas are black and white: here’s how: Sid Balachandran / Unsplash, CC BY-SA In contrast to the many flamboyant species of birds, most of the 5,000 species of mammals are drab browns or greys. But there are a small number of well known and intriguing exceptions, most notably zebras, skunks, and …
Your smile’s cosmic history: we discovered the origin of fluoride in early galaxies: Flouride is created by Wolf–Rayet stars, here seen in the Milky Way by the Hubble Space Telescope. Nasa/Judy Schmidt, CC BY-SA Look at the ingredients on a tube of toothpaste and you will probably read something like “contains sodium fluoride”. Fluoride, as …
A social species? Newly discovered fossils show early dinosaurs lived in herds: Jorge Gonzalez Were dinosaurs unfeeling scaly brutes or caring, well behaved and intelligent? This debate has continued since dinosaurs were first discovered 200 years ago, and has spilled over into the movies and popular consciousness. In seeking to answer questions like this, palaeontologists …
South Africa in the news: Frank Anderson: The newly discovered story of Northampton Saints’ first mixed-race player: The previously undiscovered story of Northampton Saints’ first mixed-race player, Frank Anderson, is told by BBC Radio Northampton.: “South Africa” – BingNews Prue Leith: It’s a good thing Prue Leith’s a baker, because her life is ‘jam packed’ …
We discovered the earliest prehistoric art is hand prints made by children: One of the hand prints discovered in Tibet that is believed to have been made by children. Matthew Bennett, Author provided Fossilised footprints, and more rarely, hand prints, can be found around the world; left as people went about their daily business, preserved …
South Africa in the news: Coronavirus: New COVID variant ‘with multiple mutations’ discovered in NZ MIQ facility in June, MOH reveals: A more mutated variant of COVID-19 than has ever been seen before was detected in New Zealand this year – and experts warn it could be more infectious and better at evading vaccines than …
We discovered what’s killing the world’s rarest penguin – and it could help us make a vaccine: Yellow-eyed penguins are endemic to New Zealand. Michael Smith ITWP/Shutterstock Yellow-eyed penguins are the most endangered penguin species in the world, with just 4,000 left in the wild. Found only in New Zealand and its outlying islands, these …
How we discovered a giant new crustacean scavenging on the deepest depths of the ocean floor: _Eurythenes atacamensis_, a giant scavenging amphipod from hadal depths of the Peru-Chile Trench. Alan Jamieson, Author provided Discovering a new species and placing it on the tree of life is a big responsibility. I have been fortunate to name …
How we discovered the oldest human burial in Africa – and what it tells us about our ancestors: Virtual ideal reconstruction of Mtoto’s position in the burial pit. Jorge González/Elena Santos How did human uniqueness first evolve among our ancestors, setting us apart from other animals? That is a question many archaeologists are grappling with …
We discovered that whale and dolphin brains produce lots of heat. Why it matters: A humpback whale near the Antarctic ice. Dr Olga Shpak We have all heard the mantra that dolphins and whales (cetaceans) are highly intelligent animals. Some claim they’re on par with great apes and humans – maybe even smarter. But where …
Cognitive behavioural therapy: we discovered a data gap on its effectiveness for different ethnic groups: Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to treat a variety of common conditions. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most common treatments for many different mental health conditions. This talking therapy aims to help people by identifying …
How we discovered a hidden world of fungi inside the world’s biggest seed bank: Rowena Hill, Author provided This was the moment of truth. We’d spent countless hours meticulously sterilising seeds (1,710, to be specific), filling the lab with a cacophony of rattling as we shook them in bleach. We’d built a fungus city: great …
Mistake discovered in autism guidelines – many could have missed a diagnosis: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock If a person thinks they might have autism, they will usually see their general practitioner as the first port of call. The GP will use a screening test to help them decide if the person should be referred to a specialist for …
South Africa in the news: Russia says its COVID vaccines work on new variants after South Africa cases discovered: Russia’s COVID-19 vaccines have proven effective against new variants of the coronavirus in trials, a scientist with Moscow’s consumer regulator said on Tuesday, after the agency reported its first …: “South Africa” – BingNews South African …
South Africa in the news: Russia says its COVID vaccines work on new variants after S.Africa cases discovered: Russia’s COVID-19 vaccines have proven effective against new variants of the coronavirus in trials, a scientist with Moscow’s consumer regulator said on Tuesday, after the agency reported its first …: “South Africa” – BingNews 1,970 new cases …