Study links taurine in energy drinks to potential cancer risk
The study found that leukemia cells extract taurine from bone marrow to accelerate malignancy growth.
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Scientists explore what happens to consciousness after death
Past research, including Raymond Moody’s 1975 study of 150 people, found common reports of leaving the body, moving through tunnels, and seeing light beings.
Nigerian scientists await return of egusi seeds from space
Nigerian egusi melon seeds, a high-protein staple, have completed a historic trip to the International Space Station and are set to return to Earth for scientific study. The experiment, a first for a West African food, is being hailed as a step toward a more diverse and inclusive future for space exploration.
China discovers mysterious substance in moon dust samples that defies expectations
Chinese researchers have found natural graphene in moon dust, a discovery that could rewrite theories of lunar formation and open new paths for space resource use.
Johns Hopkins team creates mini brain that mimics real neural activity
We’ve made the next generation of brain organoids,” said lead author Annie Kathuria, assistant professor of biomedical engineering
Mysterious interstellar object aiming at Earth ‘not natural’ as scientists rule out comet theory…
Harvard physicist Avi Loeb has reignited debate over alien life, claiming a newly discovered interstellar object may be artificial and possibly a mothership releasing probes.
Study finds higher levels of malevolent traits, lower empathy among Trump supporters
The results consistently showed a pattern: the more favorably someone rated Trump, the more likely they were to display traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—traits grouped under what researchers call a malevolent disposition.
Scientists reveal Shroud of Turin did not cover Jesus’ body
It is much more likely that the image is an imprint of a low-relief sculpture
Radioactive wasp nest discovered at former US nuclear weapons site
A wasp nest with radiation levels ten times above legal limits was discovered at the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, South Carolina, according to a US Department of Energy report.
Nigerian okra and melon selected for study on NASA space mission
NASA will study Nigerian crops including okra, melon, and maize aboard the ISS as part of a mission to explore agriculture in space and food security.