21 stories tagged #Nature

  1. Ancient Siberian DNA Rewrites Timeline of Deadly Plague Origins
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    Ancient Siberian DNA Rewrites Timeline of Deadly Plague Origins

    Scientists discovered 5,500-year-old plague DNA in Siberian hunter-gatherers, proving the pathogen was lethal millennia before urbanization and challenging established epidemiological models.

    6d ago 1 min read
  2. Ancient DNA Reveals Lethal Plague Outbreaks in Siberia 5,500 Years Ago
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    Ancient DNA Reveals Lethal Plague Outbreaks in Siberia 5,500 Years Ago

    Genomic analysis of Neolithic remains near Lake Baikal confirms Yersinia pestis caused deadly community outbreaks centuries before the Black Death.

    6d ago 2 min read
  3. Honeybee Queens Require a 'Royal Palace,' Not Just Royal Jelly, to Develop
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    Honeybee Queens Require a 'Royal Palace,' Not Just Royal Jelly, to Develop

    New research reveals that the physical and chemical properties of wax chambers, not just diet, determine honeybee queen development, offering insights for pollinator health.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Gut Health May Predict Sepsis Risk, New Study Finds
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    Gut Health May Predict Sepsis Risk, New Study Finds

    Research shows that the gut microbiome could indicate which patients are more vulnerable to severe sepsis outcomes.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. Gut Bacteria Linked to Sepsis Risk in New Study
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    Gut Bacteria Linked to Sepsis Risk in New Study

    A new study reveals that specific gut bacteria may increase susceptibility to sepsis, offering potential for early risk assessment.

    2w ago 2 min read
  6. 3D Chip Breakthrough Could Extend Moore's Law, Researchers Say
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    3D Chip Breakthrough Could Extend Moore's Law, Researchers Say

    Researchers at UIUC have developed a method to stack silicon transistors vertically, overcoming heat barriers that previously prevented 3D chip fabrication.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Keto Diet Shows Promise in Treating Anorexia Nervosa, Small Study Finds
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    Keto Diet Shows Promise in Treating Anorexia Nervosa, Small Study Finds

    Researchers at UC San Diego found a high-fat, low-carb diet may improve eating disorder symptoms in patients with anorexia nervosa.

    2w ago 2 min read
  8. Nature as a Healer: Why Being Outdoors Matters
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    Nature as a Healer: Why Being Outdoors Matters

    Readers share heartfelt stories on the mental and physical benefits of spending time in nature, from forest bathing to childhood memories.

    3w ago 1 min read