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Brain implant could ease the effects of a traumatic injury years later
The device was implanted into the thalamus (highlighted), a region deep in the brain that is linked to alertness, learning and memory SEBASTIAN KAULITZKI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images An implant that stimulates a region deep in the brain may boost cognitive function in people with traumatic brain injuries long after the incident occurred. This is based…
Pregnant megamouth shark washed up on beach is first ever seen
Megamouth sharks are rarely seen by humans BIOSPHOTO / Alamy A megamouth shark that stranded in the Philippines is the first pregnant individual ever recorded in this rare species. The finding confirms that megamouths (Megachasma pelagios) are ovoviviparous: their eggs develop inside the mother’s body and she gives birth to live young. Discovered by scientists…
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels hit another all-time high
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are still rising globally Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images This year’s total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach 36.8 billion tonnes by the end of 2023 – another all-time high. The finding, from the annual Global Carbon Budget report, adds to the long list of alarming…
Shipwrecks are havens for wildlife in areas threatened by fishing
Wrecks can be valuable habitats for corals, sea anemones and other animals on the sea floor Marcus Rose Shipwrecks can provide an important refuge for marine life in areas subject to heavy fishing pressure, despite being an unnatural part of the ecosystem. Bottom trawling, which involves dragging nets across the seafloor, has a devastating impact…
AI can tell which chateau Bordeaux wines come from with 100% accuracy
Red wines from different Bordeaux estates have distinct chemical profiles imageBROKER.com GmbH & Co. KG / Alamy Wines really are given a distinct identity by the place where their grapes are grown and the wine is made, according to an analysis of red Bordeaux wines. Alexandre Pouget at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and his…
2023 saw thrilling space missions and new cosmic mysteries
SpaceX’s Starship rocket made its first launch attempt in April 2023, but blew up SpaceX The following is an extract from our monthly Launchpad newsletter, in which resident space expert Leah Crane journeys through the solar system and beyond. You can sign up for Launchpad for free here. As the end of the year looms, I…
Cannabis can relieve pain short-term, but we still don’t know how
Is cannabis an effective painkiller? SciePro/Shutterstock Cannabis has a long history as a pain-reliever – it is mentioned in 3500-year-old medical texts from ancient Egypt. But there is still active debate over the extent of the drug’s analgesic properties. On the one hand, there is some evidence that cannabis can relieve certain types of pain….
The best 3 board games of 2023 – if you love science
Sky Team’s secret manouevres make for nail-biting action Martin Labbe/Hachette Boardgames CHRISTMAS is a perfect time for sitting down with friends and family around a board game, whether it is an old favourite with half the pieces missing or something hungrily unwrapped and brand new. Here are Culture’s recommendations for 2023’s best new board games. Enjoy!…
Removing zombie-like cells may help treat multiple sclerosis
Senolytic drugs can clear away worn and damaged “zombie” immune cells that are resistant to dying, which may help treat multiple sclerosis, according to research in mice Source link
Drug prevents fentanyl overdose for a month in monkeys
Millions of people in North America have died from a fentanyl overdose Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images A new medication can prevent a high dose of fentanyl from triggering potentially life-threatening symptoms, and the protective effect lasts for almost a month, a study in monkeys shows. If it works in humans, the treatment could be…