Month: March 2025

YCT-529, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has shown high effectiveness in animals and is now in human trials, marking a breakthrough in male contraception. While the FDA has approved more than 20 types of contraceptives, only two options currently exist for men: condoms and vasectomies. Although about 25% of women who use contraception rely […]

YCT-529, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has shown high effectiveness in animals and is now in human trials, marking a breakthrough in male contraception. While the FDA has approved more than 20 types of contraceptives, only two options currently exist for men: condoms and vasectomies. Although about 25% of women who use contraception rely […]

A remarkably complete plesiosaur fossil found in southern Germany is shedding light on the early evolution of these iconic marine reptiles. This Plesiopterys wildi specimen, unearthed from Holzmaden’s Posidonienschiefer Formation, reveals new insights into how plesiosaurs diversified and spread during the Early Jurassic. Rare Glimpse into Early Jurassic Marine Reptiles A newly identified plesiosaur fossil […]

Researchers at the University of Cologne have found that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a lasting impact on the innate immune system. These mechanisms could enhance the body’s ability to defend itself against future infections. Researchers from the University of Cologne and University Hospital Cologne have demonstrated that novel mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines not only trigger adaptive […]

A team of physicists uncovered a strange twist in how superconductors behave when they’re reduced to just a few atomic layers. Using powerful magnetic imaging, they found that superconductivity in ultra-thin materials doesn’t follow the usual rules – it becomes surface-based rather than distributed throughout the material. This surprising discovery could reshape how scientists understand […]

A Kansas State University study using Webb Telescope data found most galaxies in a deep field rotate in the same direction, suggesting possible flaws in current cosmological models or observational biases related to the Milky Way’s motion. In just over three years since its launch, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered groundbreaking insights into […]

Researchers from Brazil and Germany have investigated how phytochemicals from papaya, passion fruit, and various medicinal plant extracts work at the molecular level. Their findings were presented during FAPESP Week in Germany, highlighting potential health benefits and therapeutic applications. Fruits and plant extracts are rich in bioactive compounds that may help prevent or treat various […]

Five new Piloderma fungi species have been identified, highlighting forest biodiversity and conservation needs. Although fungi in the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have recently identified five previously unknown species. One of them is now recognized as one of the most widespread species in Northern Europe, while another is found only in old-growth forests. These […]

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals a cosmic mirage known as an Einstein ring, where the light of a distant galaxy is warped into a perfect circle by the gravity of a closer one. This rare alignment offers scientists a natural magnifying glass to study galaxies billions of light-years away. […]

A massive new study suggests bedtime screen time could be seriously damaging your sleep. Researchers found that even one extra hour of screen use after going to bed raises the chance of insomnia and shortens overall sleep. Contrary to expectations, social media wasn’t worse than other screen-based activities — all types had the same effect. […]