It sounds like folklore, but science says otherwise. A wild crow that has never seen you, never been trapped by you, and never been threatened by you can still recognize your face and react aggressively—simply because its parents taught it that you are dangerous. This remarkable discovery comes from research led by John Marzluff at the University of Washington. Scientists … [Read more...] about Crows Remember Human Faces for Years — And Pass Their Grudges to the Next Generation
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This may be one of the clearest visual reconstructions of a human cell ever created
A remarkable scientific visualization is offering people an unprecedented look inside the microscopic world of the human cell — revealing a level of complexity that many have described as an entire universe hidden within the body. Built using real molecular and structural data gathered through X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy and advanced computational modeling, … [Read more...] about This may be one of the clearest visual reconstructions of a human cell ever created
Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer
For many dog owners, one of the hardest realities is that their pets’ lives are much shorter than their own. Now, researchers are working on a potential breakthrough that could extend those years. A US biotech company, Loyal, is developing what could become the first approved drug designed specifically to extend the lifespan of dogs. What is the drug? The treatment, … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer
Giant cloud near centre of Milky Way contains alcohol-like molecules
A vast cloud of gas near the centre of the Milky Way has been found to contain large quantities of alcohol-related molecules, according to scientific observations. Located in a region known as Sagittarius B2, the cloud is one of the largest known molecular formations in space. Researchers have detected significant amounts of ethanol — the same type of alcohol found in drinks … [Read more...] about Giant cloud near centre of Milky Way contains alcohol-like molecules
Rare optical illusion makes jet appear to slice across the moon
A photographer has captured a striking image showing what appears to be a jet cutting across the surface of the moon — a moment created by a rare alignment of timing, light and perspective. The photograph shows a bright contrail passing directly in front of the moon, illuminated by sunlight. The effect creates the illusion that the aircraft is intersecting with the lunar … [Read more...] about Rare optical illusion makes jet appear to slice across the moon