Researchers

Black widow spider, animal photography-CC0 1.0 UNIVERSAL

June 12, 2024

45 Antibodies to Counter Black Widow’s Bite: A Milestone in Spider Venom Treatment

The venom of the European black widow can cause respiratory and heart problems and even be fatal. However, antiserums from horses are themselves highly prone to side effects. Now, a German research

The pour of the coffee and wood-chip biochar concrete for the footpath trial in Gisborne took place earlier this month. Photo Credit: Bodey Dittloff, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Architecture·Materials·Science·Sustainability

How Australia’s RMIT University Plans to Turn 75 Million Kilograms of Coffee Waste into Durable Concrete

Specialists from a university in Australia used coffee grounds waste to modify the components used in concrete production, making it stronger and more eco-friendly. The creators of the coffee concrete went ahead and even used it to construct a footpath.

June 1, 2024

Tamarin Monkeys Among Only Three Species Including Humans That Use ‘Names’ to Identify Each Other—Discover the Surprising Cognitive Leap

Nature·Science·Wildlife

Tamarins use specific vocalizations to identify each other, akin to names—a highly advanced cognitive ability that, apart from humans, had only been discovered in

A Revolutionary Sponge for Oil Spill Cleanup in Frigid Waters: Discover How Canadian Scientists Pioneer CNF-SP Aerogel

Pollution·Science

Canadian scientists have developed a smart organic material called CNF-SP aerogel that can absorb or repel spilled oil. This material can be used as

India·Science

Scientists Discover Stress-Relief Neural Pathway in Mice at IISc Bengaluru

Scientists at the Center for Neuroscience in Bengaluru, India, have identified a neural pathway in mice that turns stress into pain relief. The Center is part of the Indian Institute of Science

Govind Tekale

May 15, 2024

Climate·News

Press Freedom Day 2024: UNESCO Focuses on Climate Change Reporting

UNESCO dedicates World Press Freedom Day 2024, on May 3, to environmental journalism. For this international organization, journalistic work is key to confronting current environmental challenges and the advance of climate change.

Govind Tekale

May 3, 2024