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Cancer uses mitochondria to reprogram neighboring cells Cancer cells transfer mitochondria through nanotubes to healthy neighboring cells, turning them into tumor-supporting accomplices, a new study shows.

An important new discovery on the way to the development of novel cancer treatments!💊 To me it's intriguing (and a bit scary) to see what intricate mechanisms cancers can use to spread further throughout our body!🚹

#cancer #health #biochemistry #medicine #sciencecommunication

A 150-million-year-old fossil with a singular adaptation may unlock origin of non-biting insects An international team of scientists led by the Doñana Biological Station (EBD-CSIC) has described a new species of fossilized insect from the Australian Jurassic period, estimated to be around 151 mil...

The never-ending quest to find our own origins keeps on yielding very interesting scientific results. Slowly we are piecing together the puzzle to our own story!

#evolution #biology #science #sciencecommunication #fossils

Scientists build artificial neurons that work like real ones UMass Amherst engineers have built an artificial neuron powered by bacterial protein nanowires that functions like a real one, but at extremely low voltage. This allows for seamless communication with...

Incredibly interesting research from a fundamental point of view!🧬 It is so cool to see how close we can come to mimicking nature with modern technologies and innovation!

#science #biochemistry #neurons #biomimickry #sciencecommunication #biotechnology

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Learning the natural history of human disease with generative transformers - Nature Delphi-2M forecasts a person’s future health, covering more than 1,000 diseases, provides insights into co-morbidity dynamics and generates synthetic data for the training of AI models that have never seen actual data.

For better or worse, AI is becoming a more integral part of our lives every day.💻 Some AI tool effect our lives wrongly, although AI can also impact us and our health positively as this combined effort of research groups in the UK and Germany shows!⚕️

#health #AI #science #sciencecommunication

Scientists create biodegradable plastic stronger than PET A Japanese research team successfully harnessed E. coli to produce PDCA, a strong, biodegradable plastic alternative. Their method avoids toxic byproducts and achieves record production levels, overco...

An important step towards a more sustainable future!🌱♻️

#sustainability #climate #chemistry #science #sciencecommunication #greenchemistry

Germany Already Met Its 2028 Goal for Reducing Coal-Fired Power Germany has already met its 2028 goal for reducing coal-fired power generation, so won’t need to order the shutdown of any plants for a second year running, the country’s regulator said.

Here's a ray of sunshine in a very dark world

Germany has already exceeded its goal of shutting down 8 GW of coal plants - 3 years earlier than expected

Amazing what a little sun and wind can do 😎

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We may have solved a major part of the puzzle of how life got started | BBC Science Focus Magazine Scientists have recreated a key step in the chemistry of life, showing how RNA and amino acids could have first linked together on the early Earth.

I have always been fascinated by the chemical origins of life.🌱 Every piece of this puzzle is intriging on its own, but connecting them into the bigger picture is even more gripping!🧩

#evolution #chemistry #science #life #nature #sciencecommunication

Scientists found a new way to turn sunlight into fuel A research team created a plant-inspired molecule that can store four charges using sunlight, a key step toward artificial photosynthesis. Unlike past attempts, it works with dimmer light, edging clos...

An import step in the energy transition inspired by natural photosynthesis!☀️ I think many solutions to our modern world problems can be found by taking a biology-based approach!🧬

#climate #energytransition #chemistry #biology #sciencecommunication

Research Techniques - Rijksmuseum

Thinking of paintings like "De Nachtwacht", we don't immediately think of science. Extensive scientific techniques however were used in the restauration of many of this eras key works.🖼 Showing the unexpected but beautiful bond between science and art!

#art #science #Rembrandt #sciencecommunication

This is where tree planting has the biggest climate impact Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits...

Planting trees is essential in combatting global warming 🌍 Where these trees are planted however is shown to greatly affect their carbon dioxide capture and cooling capabilities!❄️ Something to take into account for sure!

#climate #science #environment #sciencecommunication #coolingdowntheplanet

What Lies Beneath The Outer Layers Of A Star? Astronomers found a supernova whose lighter outer layers had been stripped away, revealing an inner shell rich in silicon and sulfur.

A supernova some 2.2 billion light-years from Earth lost its outer layers of hydrogen and helium, allowing scientists to get a glimpse of its inner shell. 🔭

Unmasking CO₂ Myths: The Science You Need to Know Debunking myths about carbon dioxide and climate change. Learn the facts about CO₂, its role as a greenhouse gas, and its impact on our planet's temperature.

Just added: "CO2 was higher in the past." Yes, CO₂ was higher millions of years ago—but Earth was a swampy, ice-free hothouse with seas 200 feet higher. The problem today isn’t just CO₂, it’s how fast we’re changing the planet. eco-nana.com/fact-checkin...

Trojan horse bacteria sneak cancer-killing viruses into tumors Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses bacteria to smuggle viruses directly into tumors, bypassing the immune system and delivering a powerful one-two punch against can...

Although at first glance the title sounds like it comes straight from a movie script🎬, this is reality! It is incredible to see where the creativity of scientist can take us in our efforts to treat diseases!🧬

#sciencecommunication #science #biotechnology #medicine

Illustration of Mirasaura grauvogeli. Text says: This finding of extraordinary skin appendages, or integumentary appendages, on a fossil reptile is interesting because these structures are just so weird compared to anything we're familiar with among extant animals. —Dr. Richard Prum

A fossil from 247 million years ago was initially mistaken for an ancient fern. Recent research has now identified it as something never seen before: a new type of appendage on an ancient reptile.

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These "superefficient" weaver ants show remarkable strength in numbers.

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Purls of wisdom: the wellbeing benefits of knitting and crocheting Calming, attention-extending and even social, fibre crafts are a feel-good hobby that may even help with pulling through challenging times

As an avid knitter🧶 (and mediocre crocheter), I am very happy to read that all the love and time I invest in my projects might have actual benefits too!⚕️

#knitting #psychology #science #sciencecommunication

Prehistoric Air Has Been Reconstructed From Dinosaur Teeth in an Amazing First A collection of dinosaur teeth hailing back to the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods has given scientists a new window into the world's prehistoric climate.

The application chemistry to unravel the mysteries of the past is so fascinating🦕🏺

Cool to see analytical chemistry being applied to catch a glimpse of what the air in our atmosphere was like so long ago!☁️ What will people find in our teeth in the future?🔍

#sciencecommunication