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Egyptian researcher innovates device for harvesting rain, evaporated water for floating agriculture
Device can be used to harvest evaporated water from salt lakes and shallow beaches
COVID-19 spread can be tracked via rapid, large-scale wastewater surveillance system
New system identifies buildings where new COVID-19 cases have emerged, even before infected people develop symptoms
Animals fake death for long periods to escape predators
University of Bristol documents antlion larvae pretending to be dead for 61 minutes
Earliest mammal ancestors moved in different manner to previously thought: Research
Researchers discover there is much more to evolution of mammal backbone
Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood
Weight of 2.5 kg or more associated with lower levels of key glucose regulator hormone
GLOBALink | H5N8, new threat to humans amid COVID-19 pandemic?
How big a threat would the reassortant bird flu virus (H5N8) pose to human beings? Is a new bird flu pandemic on the way?
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to celebrate International Day of Women in Science
Event to host Hoda El Maraghy who received Canada Medal, highest award in Canada
Pioneering research reveals gardens are secret powerhouse for pollinators
More bees and fellow pollinators can fly, the greater diversity of flora and fauna will be maintained
GLOBALink | NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
Perseverance, robotic geologist and astrobiologist will undergo weeks of testing before its 2-year investigation of Mars’ Jezero Crater
GLOBALink | Chinese satellite explores mysterious signals in universe
The discovery by the satellite marked a milestone in understanding the nature of the mysterious signal emanating from the universe
GLOBALink | China releases video of Tianwen-1’s entry into Mars orbit
China’s Tianwen-1 probe, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, successfully entered Mars orbit on Wednesday
Egyptian schools among world’s top 15 in periodic table challenge
Winning schools to receive poster signed by Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry
GLOBALink | China’s Tianwen-1 probe enters orbit around Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 probe successfully entered the orbit around Mars on Wednesday after a nearly seven-month voyage from Earth. “Tianwen-1 entered the orbit around Mars exactly as it was designed,” said Zhang Rongqiao, chief designer of China’s first Mars exploration mission. “We are looking forward to a successful landing on Mars.” It marks the first time …
Study suggests environment had role in evolution of human tolerance
Research focuses on period between 30,000 and 300,000 years ago, as archaeological evidence indicates greater mobility, more frequent interactions between different groups
Scientists uncover potential antiviral treatment for COVID-19
Thapsigargin is promising antiviral effective against common cold, coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza A virus
Teaching children empathy measurably improves creative abilities: Research
Creativity scores among intervention group were 78% higher than control group
Anode-free zinc battery prototype produced that could someday store renewable energy
Battery showed high efficiency, retaining 62.8% of its storage capacity after 80 charging and discharging cycles
Amber-encased fossil sheds light on evolution of bioluminescent insects
Preserved in ‘life-like’ condition, Cretaceous-era beetle is fireflies’ missing fossil link
Researchers identify mechanisms for social transfer of pain, fear
Understanding brain mechanism of human empathy will lead to enhancing this feeling in people with brain disorders
Australian bushfires to become “more frequent, prolonged, severe”: study
More than 30 people died in the Australian bushfires with another estimated 445 deaths due to smoke inhalation, and 18 million hectares of land were burned
Inequality, economic decline fuel social polarisation, right-wing movements
Provision of social safety nets can prevent this slide into political unrest
Poverty increases vulnerability to mental health conditions: Study
Eastern Mediterranean countries are witnessing higher rates of mental health disorders than global averages
US researchers investigating Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine allergic reactions
Meanwhile, Pfizer said in a statement that it “will closely monitor all reports suggestive of serious allergic reactions following vaccination.”
Molluscs have highest level of microplastics among seafood: Study
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals. The research led by researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull, looked at more than 50 studies between 2014 and 2020 to investigate the levels of microplastic contamination globally in fish and shellfish. Scientists …
Survival of the thickest: Big brains make mammal populations less dense
Brain size shown to influence mammal abundance in local areas for first time
Warnings issued of environmental disaster after oil spill off Yemen coast
UN announces that Houthis would allow experts to inspect, repair oil tanker
New coronavirus variant: What we know so far
Does coronavirus variant VUI-202012/01 represent increased risk? UK’s chief scientific officer said it showed substantial increase in transmissibility
Testosterone capable of preventing diabetes in men: study
After 2 years of treatment, it found that 21% of 413 men receiving a placebo developed type 2 diabetes compared to 12% of men who received testosterone
Japan’s Hayabusa2 space probe delivers first samples of gas from space
Hayabusa2 returning to earth and the capsule possibly containing samples of soil, rocks and gas it has collected from Ryugu now sees its mission completed.
Study identifies monkey with naturally occurring Parkinson’s disease
The monkey exhibited all the hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease patients, including all typical symptoms, a positive response to drug treatment