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Plant-based beverages, though popular and eco-friendly, are less nutritious than cow’s milk due to processing that depletes proteins and essential nutrients. A study urges consumers to prioritize minimally processed foods and calls for improved manufacturing practices. Over the past decade, the global market for plant-based beverages has experienced significant growth. Drinks made from oats, almonds, […]

The Moon, our ancient companion, might be older than we think. While lunar rocks suggest an age of 4.35 billion years, new research hints at a hidden past obscured by tidal heating — a cosmic event that “remelted” its surface and reset its geological clock. This revelation not only challenges our understanding of lunar history […]

Crafting string figures — a tradition found across the globe — might reveal a shared cultural heritage that spans thousands of years. New research combines ancient creativity with modern mathematical tools to trace the evolution and spread of this timeless practice. Patterns of Tradition Across Cultures Researchers from the University of Helsinki, Aarhus University, the […]

Researchers discovered that the mRNA modification m6A triggers rapid degradation, regulating protein production. This breakthrough could inform drug development to manage protein-related diseases. Messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNA) are like the architects of our bodies. They carry precise blueprints for building proteins, which are read and assembled by their cellular partners, the ribosomes. Proteins are essential […]

Researchers evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness of silver-containing showerheads under realistic conditions and found that they do not effectively reduce pathogen levels as claimed. Silver exposure varied among different fixtures, affecting microbial composition but not overall pathogen concentration. The study suggests that silver might encourage biofilm formation, potentially increasing microbial resistance instead of reducing it. Antimicrobial […]