Animals

Is eating honeycomb good for you?

This review of existing studies on eating beeswax or honeycomb showed an antimicrobic effect of beeswax against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger: "these inhibitory effects are enhanced synergistically with other natural products such as honey or olive oil."

Ants can perform life-saving amputations

Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) bite off injured nest mates’ limbs to save them from deadly infections. It’s the first example of animals other than humans performing such life-saving amputations.

Norways pushes ahead with deep sea mining licenses

Norway decides to start offering deep sea mining licenses for the for the "green transition"

Cats and Chronic Illness: How Felines Can Help Manage Conditions like Arthritis and Diabetes

Cats have long been cherished for their independent yet affectionate nature. They weave themselves into our lives with a grace that seems almost magical. But beyond their enchanting presence, there’s a tangible benefit to having a cat around when managing chronic illnesses.

AI finds impact of noisy ships on dolphins 

Maritime traffic has a very strong impact on the environment and public health in general and on the marine environment in particular, and is a factor that motivates the migration of species from one marine environment to another.

Giant water bug makes its way to Cyprus

Armed with piercing mouthparts, they ambush and capture a variety of prey, including small fish, amphibians, and even other insects.

Electric battery materials, like lithium, entering our food chain

“A lot of people think the use of lithium-ion batteries is a good thing right now, but it is important to explore the effects that may be coming down the road."

Amphibian nurses its young with ‘milk’

A species of amphibian is the first observed to nourish its young with a milk-like product, which it squirts from the cloaca, a combined rear opening for its reproductive and digestive systems. 

Songbird poaching reaches new highs in Cyprus, Malta and Italy

There is an increase of illegal songbird poaching in Cyprus.

Sea cucumbers are janitors of the sea

In first-of-its-kind research scientists discovered a crucial missing element that plays a profound role in keeping coral healthy — an animal of overlooked importance known as a sea cucumber. 

Drought and then wildfires favor invaders

As wildfires increasingly impact communities, comprehending the factors influencing their severity becomes paramount.

European weaponry systems failing in Ukraine due to ESG policies entering Western weapons industries

Reports of European weaponry systems failing in Ukraine due to ESG policies entering Western weapons industries.

Artificial coral reefs shift focus from real ones, protecting nature

Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study in the Red Sea

Pollinators turned off by air pollution

Air pollution makes the scent of a night-blooming plant less enticing to pollinating moths. Researchers in a Science study discovered that nitrate radicals severely degrade key odour components that attract pollinating insects to the pale evening primrose (Oenothera pallida).

How do coral reefs deal with noise and light?

How does noise and light affect coral reefs? An international team explores.

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Yalla Parkour, directed by Areeb Zuaiter, captures this culture from within. The film follows Zuaiter’s long relationship with Ahmed Matar, a parkour athlete in Gaza, as she reflects on loss, memory, and belonging after the death of her mother. What begins as a personal search gradually opens into a portrait of how movement shapes young lives under constraint.

The holy sidr tree can stop desertification

Al-Rumaydh describes the Sidr less as a single organism and more as a working ecological unit. Its deep roots reach down toward groundwater, while lateral roots spread wide to catch surface moisture. Its dense canopy slows wind instead of blocking it abruptly, reducing erosion.

Our hair shows that banning lead works

An analysis of hair samples conducted by University of Utah scientists shows precipitous reductions in lead levels since 1916.

Sony builds the world’s first global supply chain for renewable plastics in high-performance electronics

The supply chain includes chemical and materials heavyweights such as Mitsubishi Corporation, Neste Corporation, Toray Industries, Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, ENEOS, Hanwha Impact, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, and SK Geo Centric, among others.

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Yalla Parkour – A Gaza documentary of the movement before the war

Yalla Parkour, directed by Areeb Zuaiter, captures this culture from within. The film follows Zuaiter’s long relationship with Ahmed Matar, a parkour athlete in Gaza, as she reflects on loss, memory, and belonging after the death of her mother. What begins as a personal search gradually opens into a portrait of how movement shapes young lives under constraint.

The holy sidr tree can stop desertification

Al-Rumaydh describes the Sidr less as a single organism and more as a working ecological unit. Its deep roots reach down toward groundwater, while lateral roots spread wide to catch surface moisture. Its dense canopy slows wind instead of blocking it abruptly, reducing erosion.

Our hair shows that banning lead works

An analysis of hair samples conducted by University of Utah scientists shows precipitous reductions in lead levels since 1916.

Sony builds the world’s first global supply chain for renewable plastics in high-performance electronics

The supply chain includes chemical and materials heavyweights such as Mitsubishi Corporation, Neste Corporation, Toray Industries, Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, ENEOS, Hanwha Impact, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, and SK Geo Centric, among others.

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Astro uses AI to help procure land for renewable energy

For oil-rich, environmentally vigilant Gulf states, Astro isn’t just another startup story. It is a blueprint for accelerating an energy transition that is now existential, not optional.

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Discover the science behind elite marathon training. Explore techniques, nutrition, and mental strategies that propel top runners to success.

Earth building with Dead Sea salt bricks

Researchers develop a brick made largely from recycled Dead Sea salt—offering a potential alternative to carbon-intensive cement.
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