Zoology, the study of animals, has transformed into a global powerhouse in the 21st century, thanks to two key institutions: the International Zoological Congress and the International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS). These organizations have been driving forces behind international cooperatio
Attention all! Get ready for a wild weather ride this weekend. Mother Nature is about to surprise us with a mix of sun, storms, and even snow! Let’s break it down. On one side, strong storms are on the way, bringing heavy winds, hail, and possibly some tiny tornadoes. The good news is that these sto
In the land of the rising sun, where cherry blossoms bloom and typhoons rage, another cycle plays out: the struggle of dry eyes. The eye, our window to the world, is constantly buffeted by the weather outside. Dry eye, a common ailment, sees spikes in treatment during the grim winter months. Researc
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, and they want to look closely at the white matter tracts in your brain, like the corticospinal tract (which helps with moving your body) and the medial lemniscus (which is all about feelings like temperature and touch). They use a special type of brain scan cal
Do you love spicy hotpot? Ever wondered why some hotpots are super spicy while others are just mildly hot? The answer lies in the levels of capsaicin (CAP) and hydroxy-α-sanshool (α-SOH). These compounds make the hotpot spicy and numbing, respectively. Traditionally, scientists use liquid chromatogr
Did you know that tiny worms like C. elegans can teach us a lot about human diseases? Scientists have been studying a protein called sigma-1 receptor (σ1R) to understand how it interacts with different drugs, or ligands, and affects lifespans. They found that some drugs stick better to the σ1R prote
Eating red meat might seem like a usual thing for many, but for Samantha Busch, it was a big step. After avoiding it for almost 25 years, she suddenly started craving steaks and even more unusual red meat dishes, like hearts and livers. She shared this change on her social media, saying she felt lik
Did you know that sea cucumbers can benefit from a bit of help from bacteria? Scientists discovered that dipping them in a unique bacteria solution helps them grow faster and stay healthier. The magic lies in a specific type of bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum CLY-05. Researchers tested out d
Ever wondered how secondhand smoke can silently kill? A recent study dived into this, looking at how many people died from heart diseases linked to secondhand smoke from 1990 to 2019. This is a big deal because not many global studies have done this before. The researchers wanted to fill this gap in
You might have heard that cannabis breathalyzers could be coming soon. But let's slow down and take a closer look. The science of measuring cannabis impairment is still in its early stages, and creating a reliable breathalyzer for THC isn't as simple as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Co
