Vampire bats have been found to metabolize their food in a unique way, using amino acids from their recent blood meals as a primary source of energy. This discovery challenges our understanding of mammalian physiology and may have implications for our understanding of other mammals that rely on blood or protein-rich diets. Researchers have been…
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A recent outbreak of bird flu in a central Oregon farm has raised concerns about the potential for a pandemic. The discovery of a pig infected with the H5N1 strain has sparked alarm bells due to the role of pigs in mixing and potentially creating new flu strains that can affect humans. Forecast for 6…
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a massive black hole in a distant quasar, 13 billion light-years from Earth. The black hole, powered by a quasar named ULAS J1120+0641, is half as massive as all the stars in its host galaxy, a record high ratio for a quasar host galaxy. This finding has shed…
Scientists have made significant discoveries about Jupiter’s moons, with the latest count standing at 95. The discovery of new moons and the exploration of existing ones are expected to reveal more about the planet’s composition and potential for life. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and the European Space Agency’s Juice mission are set to launch in…
Researchers at Stanford University have made a groundbreaking discovery about the decline of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. According to their study, published in Science, the batteries’ electrolyte inadvertently releases hydrogen into the positive end, or cathode, triggering a cascade of unwanted reactions that reduce battery life. This finding could lead to improved battery life and sustainability…
