Bees are usually known for their big hives in trees, but most of them are actually loners. They build their nests in the ground or inside old logs. However, scientists recently found something strange. They discovered tiny ancient bee nests inside a limestone cave on the island of Hispaniola. These
The Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era individual, has been a puzzle for years. Initially, experts thought she might have come from sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean. But new DNA research tells a different story. Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London used advanced DNA techniques to st
The world is going green, and so is our food. People want plant-based cheeses that taste and feel like the real thing. But making these cheeses is tricky. The usual bacteria used in dairy just don't work as well with plants. So, scientists set out to find better bacteria for plant-based cheeses. Th
NASA's Mars orbiter, MAVEN, has suddenly stopped working and is spinning uncontrollably. This strange event happened after the spacecraft passed behind Mars. Before this, MAVEN had been studying a mysterious object from another star system called 3I/ATLAS. MAVEN had taken pictures of 3I/ATLAS in Oc
In the world of food safety, a new hero has emerged. It's not a superhero in a cape, but a tiny virus called vB_Sa_2868B2. This virus, or phage, and its partner, a protein named LytN, are taking on a big challenge: multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, including the notorious MRSA. First, let'
Eucalyptol, a compound found in plants, shows promise in fighting E. coli O157:H7, a harmful bacteria. This bacteria can make people sick and is a big problem in food safety. Scientists wanted to see if eucalyptol could be a safer alternative to traditional antibacterial agents. First, they tested
Lesser Kestrels are small birds of prey that often use man-made nest boxes to raise their young. Scientists wanted to see if a female kestrel's health affects the size of her eggs. They studied this over four years in Greece. They measured the females' body condition using a special method called t
Forensic science is getting a green makeover. Scientists have found a clever way to use waste chicken eggshells to develop fingerprints on tricky surfaces, even when they've been underwater. This new method is not only eco-friendly but also effective. Eggshells are mostly made of calcium carbonate,
The story of the Beachy Head Lady, once believed to be the "first black Briton, " has taken an unexpected turn. Scientists have now revealed that her origins might not be what we initially thought. The skeleton, found in 2012 in Eastbourne Town Hall, was initially thought to belong to a woman from
Saturn's moon, Titan, has long been thought to have a vast underground ocean. But recent research is challenging that idea. Scientists now believe Titan might have deep layers of ice and slush, similar to Earth's polar regions. These layers could contain pockets of melted water where life might exis
