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Vulture bees: Honey made from rotten meat
They look like normal bees, but they have strange eating habits. Instead of pollen and nectar, vulture bees go for rotting flesh.
Cave Art on Drugs
The images in cave paintings were long believed to be strongly influenced by the consumption of hallucinogenic substances. New scientific findings have researchers question this theory.
When the brain causes stomach pain
The connection between brain and intestines: How stress and depression can affect gut health.
Fuel – out of thin air
About new ways to produce climate-neutral fuels: another ace up our sleeves in the fight against climate crisis.
Health trend intermittent fasting
What is behind the promise of a leaner, healthier self by refraining from eating?
Inheritance of trauma
Trauma can have long lasting effects on a person’s psyche, but it can also change their genetic material. This way, trauma is inheritable and makes the generations to follow more susceptible for disease and mental disorders.
The link between motivation and biochemistry allows for lifelong learning
The ability to learn does not stop with childhood. It is possible to acquire new skills with motivation, even in old age, brain researchers report.
Are 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day really necessary?
The body needs vitamins and minerals to carry out many vital processes. We therefore must eat them regularly, but in which quantities?
Corona virus crisis: necessity is the mother of invention
Time pressure for the development of a corona virus vaccine makes researchers utilize new techniques. These promise shorter production times. But how will scientists know whether they are affective?
How knowledge of photosynthesis leads to production of clean energy.
From fundamental research to an application
The crisis of growing up
Quarter life crisis: Why so many young people find it hard to settle down and how one can make satisfying decisions.
Viruses as ally? Are they going to optimize our gut flora?
Both good and bad bacteria in our gut affect our health. Can’t we kill those bad bacteria?
Why scientists need to create GMOs for their research in the lab
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are powerful tools that help scientists study the foundation of life. The knowledge that can be created with them is the basis for applications everyone can benefit from. It can be the cure of a disease or the cure of hunger. The GMOs are made to be used in a laboratory, but the knowledge that is created with them is made for everyone.
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