Scientists have successfully revived microbes that had been dormant at the bottom of the sea since the age of dinosaurs, allowing organisms to eat and even multiply after eons in the depths. His research sheds light on the remarkable survival power of some of the most primitive species on Earth, …
Read More »Enlarged image showing revived microbes from sediments 101.5 million years old.Image: JAMSTEC Scientists have revived microbes found deep in the seafloor in 100 million-year-old sediments, dramatically expanding our vision of where life exists on Earth and for how long. An international team of scientists led by geomicrobiologist Yuki Morono of …
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Does it matter what type of mask you wear? Yes. Different types of face masks offer different levels of protection. N95 grade surgical respirators offer the highest level of protection against Covid-19 infection, followed by surgical grade masks. However, these masks are expensive, with a limited supply, contribute to landfill …
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Preclinical vaccines not yet in human trials 140 Phase 1 vaccines in small-scale safety trials 19 Phase 2 vaccines in expanded safety trials eleven Phase 3 vaccines in large-scale efficacy trials 3 Approved vaccines approved for general use 0 0 Source: WHO. Last update July 17 Researchers from around the …
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If you consider Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep to be the ultimate catchy tune, think again: British Columbia’s White-throated Sparrows have come up with a new song that has gone viral in Canada. For years, the traditional descending whistle of the little songbird featured a three-note ending. But researchers have traced …
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