Technology

Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in cloning by successfully creating a rhesus monkey, named ReTro, using a novel approach that overcomes the developmental issues commonly seen in cloned embryos. Rhesus monkeys, sharing about 93% of their DNA with humans, are crucial in research related to human health and diseases. This new method, developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy …

A Chinese startup, Betavolt, has introduced a coin-sized nuclear battery capable of generating electricity for up to 50 years without requiring recharging. The BV100 battery, although still in the developmental phase, offers the potential to revolutionize the energy sector and potentially power smartphones using atomic energy. This nuclear battery utilizes a decaying radioactive isotope of nickel (Ni-63) and features single-crystal …

According to a report circulating in a pre-peer-reviewed journal article database, China has allegedly been conducting experiments involving a new virus that shares similarities with Covid and has a 100 percent fatality rate in mice, raising concerns about its potential impact on humans. The paper, published on the bioRxiv website on January 3, details that Chinese military-trained doctors created their …

The earliest cases of sex-chromosome syndromes have been discovered by researchers, suggesting that individuals with extra or missing chromosomes existed around 5,000 years ago. A study published in Communications Biology highlights that people with genetic syndromes have been a part of human societies throughout history, often exhibiting distinct physical characteristics and behaviors. Kyriaki Anastasiadou and the research team from the …

Scientists have made a remarkable discovery, uncovering a 286 million-year-old fossilized skin fragment with a distinct pebbled texture resembling that of a modern crocodile. This finding, published in the Current Biology journal, surpasses the age of any previously known skin fossil by at least 21 million years. While the creature to which this skin belonged remains unidentified, researchers speculate it …

A newly discovered bat virus capable of infecting humans has raised concerns about potential zoonotic transmission in Thailand. The EcoHealth Alliance, known for previous research linked to experiments in Wuhan, reported this finding during a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting. Dr. Peter Daszak, the head of EcoHealth Alliance, revealed the existence of the virus found in a Thai cave used …

The ‘tree lobster,’ also known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction since its rediscovery on Ball’s Pyramid in 2001. With only a small population remaining in the wild, the San Diego Zoo has invited visitors to observe these extraordinary Australian insects up close. These stick insects face challenges on …

In an abandoned quarry near Cairo, New York, scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest forest preserved in rocks dating back 385 million years. Although the existence of this ancient forest was previously known, it’s the first comprehensive study to determine the ages of the plants and trees within it. Fossilized roots provide a window into the past, revealing an ancient …