From A to Z(ebrafish) Scientists have identified more than 100 genes that are closely related to autism. Research has shown that these genes affect basic biological processes in the developing brain, such as nerve communication and regulating the expression of other genes. However, researchers have difficulty finding individuals with autism, however, due to the limited … Read more
Elliot McGucken These photos of 70-foot-tall cones of light shining in the California desert may look pretty, but they have a surface and actually represent some interesting ideas about the evolution of space-time. Dr. Elliot McGucken is a nationally recognized photographer and Ph.D. a physicist. He likes to combine his two passions, which he believes … Read more
When Ryland Grace arrived at Tau Ceti in Ahe Mary projectalmost four years have passed for his human body and weak mind. But, due to the effects of time dilation, about 12 to 14 years have passed on Earth. And that’s just the beginning of the story. At the end of the Ahe Mary projectdecades … Read more
Astronomers have long argued that dark matter is the invisible scaffolding that holds galaxies together. Without its immense gravitational pull, the galaxies’ rotating necks would force them to fly sideways. But now, scientists have found a series of galaxies that do not seem to have their dark matter completely. The latest in this string, known … Read more
In a remarkable advance in the field of human genetics and precision medicine, researchers led by Victor Borda, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), have conducted the most comprehensive genetic study to date focusing on urban populations throughout Peru. This extensive research provides unprecedented insight into the genetic diversity and admixture … Read more
SINGAPORE – Diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes at just three months old, Ms Ng Zhuang Shu needed daily insulin injections from infancy and spent most of her childhood being rushed to hospital for hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood sugar. When she was planning a family as an adult, genetic testing revealed that she had a mutation … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass, has been largely closed to shipping since the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, as well as, to a lesser extent, other nations, began last month. The supply disruption has resulted in reduced … Read more
The amount of untaxed wealth hidden in foreign tax havens by the world’s richest 0.1% exceeds the combined wealth of the world’s poorest 4.1 billion people, an Oxfam analysis shows. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING A report released on Thursday highlights that ten years after the Panama Papers were leaked, elites around the world continue to use the … Read more
A new European Commission guidance document aims to clarify the details of Packaging and Packaging Waste Act, but what does the industry think? We spoke with agencies and representatives to understand their views on the confirmed deadlines, the release of rules and restrictions, shipping opportunities, and remaining questions. The World Packaging Association describes the new … Read more
Printed on 02/04/2026 – 10:02 GMT+2 Burst pipes, warped doors and windows, and large cracks in your home. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING These are the threats facing more than 12 million properties in France, as greenhouse gases continue to burn the planet and fuel extreme weather. Man-made climate change is exacerbating a phenomenon called clay shrinkage-swelling, or … Read more