Ants bite off injured limbs of fellow ants in an emergency in order to ensure their survival, a study has found. The Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) amputate limbs as a precautionary measure to save the lives of wounded nestmates – a behaviour that was previously only known in humans.Continue Reading
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter A healthy diet from childhood up until the middle age can keep the brain functioning well into the seniorContinue Reading
A stingray that got pregnant despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species for many years has died. North Carolina aquarium announced the news this week. The Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville said on Facebook late Sunday that the stingray, Charlotte, died after getting aContinue Reading
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
A bionic leg has made it possible for people with below-the-leg amputations to walk more naturally, at a normal speed and walk up and down steps. The state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people with amputations achieve a natural walking gait, and rely on robotic sensors and controllers that move theContinue Reading
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found. Other genes can directly affect the age of puberty, according to the study. Being able to predict whoContinue Reading
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found. Other genes can directly affect the age of puberty, according to the study. Being able to predict whoContinue Reading
Researchers in the UK are looking to a Caribbean volcano to provide answers about where metals vital for batteries and electric cars can be found, and how power can be generated from its heat. Volcanoes around the world emit copper, lithium, gold and many other so-called critical metals in theirContinue Reading
Limiting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may not always result in a healthy and nutritious diet, experts have said. UPFs are widely viewed as unhealthy because they contain high amounts of saturated fat, sugars and salt. But scientists said cutting down on UPFs may not necessarily lead to a healthier diet –Continue Reading
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
