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Scientists Discover Method to Prevent Apples from Turning Brown for Days
Title: Scientists Discover How to Keep Apples Fresh for Days Using Violet Light By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor | Updated: 22:07 GMT, 11 March 2025 Even the freshest apple loses its appeal once it starts to brown. But researchers may have found a solution: violet LED light. A new study reveals that exposing freshly […]
Scientists Combat Yorkshire Coast Oil Spill with Barriers, Chemicals, and Giant Sponges
Oil Spill in Humber Estuary: Containing the Crisis A collision between the US-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the Portugal-flagged cargo ship MV Solong in the Humber Estuary has triggered an oil spill, raising fears of environmental damage. All 36 crew members were rescued, but jet fuel leaking from the tanker has prompted urgent […]
British Scientists Develop Banana That Stays Fresh for 24 Hours After Opening
British Scientists Develop Non-Browning Banana By Jacinta Taylor Published: 22:25 GMT, 1 March 2025 | Updated: 22:26 GMT, 1 March 2025 Say goodbye to brown, mushy bananas! A breakthrough by Norwich-based biotech company Tropic has produced a banana that stays firm, fresh, and yellow for up to 24 hours after peeling or slicing. Unlike traditional […]
Scientists Genetically Engineer World’s First Woolly Mouse to Aid Mammoth De-Extinction Efforts
Scientists Engineer ‘Woolly Mice’ Using Mammoth DNA, a Step Toward De-Extinction [Image: Woolly mouse (left) with thick, curly fur compared to a regular mouse (right). Caption: Engineered mice show traits inspired by woolly mammoth DNA.] In a novel step toward resurrecting the woolly mammoth, Colossal Biosciences has created the first genetically engineered mice with mammoth-like […]
Scientists Discover Water Originated Billions of Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
The Cosmic Origin of Earth’s Water: Born in Supernova Explosions [Image: Earth’s oceans] While 70% of Earth’s surface is water, scientists have long puzzled over its origins. New research proposes that water formed in the aftermath of supernova explosions just 100–200 million years after the Big Bang—far earlier than previously thought. This discovery, led by […]
"Breakthrough: Scientists Uncover Cellular ‘Master Switch’ That Reverses Aging in Human Cells"
Aging Reversal Breakthrough: Scientists Target Cellular ‘Master Switch’ Scientists from Osaka University, Japan, have identified a protein, AP2A1, that could reverse cellular aging—potentially turning back the biological clock and combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and arthritis. The Zombie Cell Problem As we age, cells become senescent—“zombie cells” that stop dividing but refuse to die. These […]
Cambridge Scientists Create AI-Powered Pyjamas to Enhance Beauty Sleep Quality
Cambridge Scientists Develop AI-Enhanced Pyjamas to Improve Sleep Health By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor | Updated: 22:21 GMT, 18 Feb 2025 For many, slipping into pyjamas is the ultimate comfort ritual after a long day. Now, Cambridge researchers have taken this cozy habit to the next level by creating “smart pyjamas” embedded with AI […]
Simulation Tracks Earth-Bound ‘City-Destroying’ Asteroid Path as Moon Faces Collision Risk: Scientists
Terrifying Animation Reveals Path of "City-Killer" Asteroid Headed Toward Earth [Image 1: Simulation showing asteroid’s path near Earth and Moon] *A chilling new animation reveals the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4, a potential "city-destroyer" with a 2.1% chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. Calculations by Dr. David Rankin (University of Arizona’s Catalina Sky […]
Debunking the Gender Talk Myth: Scientists Reveal If Women Speak More Than Men
Do Women Really Talk More Than Men? New Study Debunks Stereotype For years, stereotypes have claimed women are far more talkative than men. A new University of Arizona study finally provides clarity. Researchers recorded 2,197 participants and found women averaged 13,349 words daily, slightly outpacing men’s 11,950 words. However, the gap is smaller than expected—just […]
Scientists Warn Emerging Threat Could Heighten Airplane Disaster Risks After Recent Crashes
Space Junk Poses Rising Threat to Air Travel [Image: Satellite burning up in Earth’s atmosphere] A new study warns that space debris—discarded rockets and satellites—is increasingly endangering commercial flights. Researchers from the University of British Columbia found that approximately 100 large objects fall uncontrolled to Earth annually, with a 1-in-4 chance of crashing through busy […]