The breathtaking images of orange skies left by fires in Australia
The skies of the Australian city of Perth, on the west coast of the country, were stained Sunday with an intense orange color due to the fires that already affect more than 1,200 hectares. The...
An almost indestructible virus to fight against diseases?
Researchers revealed amazing properties with a virus known to SIRV2. Virtually indestructible, its characteristics could be used to increase the efficiency of gene therapy. US researchers have just...
Mineral of 4.4 billion years reveals a new chapter in the history of the Earth
Through analysis of a fragment of zircon discovered in Australia aged 4.4 billion years old, the scenario in which Earth became habitable is pretty sketchy. The analysis of a tiny fragment of zircon...
Two lakes are emptied in weeks due to global warming
Two of Greenland lakes drained in few weeks, announce researchers. This phenomenon could be due to global warming. As we know, many so-called sub-glacial lakes are located under the ice of...
Humans are scarier than large predators
A new study has revealed that many mammals are more afraid of humans than bears, wolves or other large carnivores. Juveniles badger are a common part of the diet of bears, wolves, lynx or genet....
Patents on discovery of Uruguayan scientists in Antarctica
Photoliases are enzymes that repair the damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation in DNA. This type of damage, if not repaired, can cause mutations that determine the formation of skin cancer....
When the children sued the United States
A group of children sued the government of the United States because the environmental damages that tolerates today will affect their quality of life in the future, and that of their children,...
Migrant scientists who changed the world
The most famous scientist of the twentieth century had no choice but to leave his country of origin. “As long as I can choose, I will only live in a country where there are political...
