Huge crater in Australia may be the oldest impact structure on Earth
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A study claims that the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia was caused by an asteroid strike 3 billion years ago, but other researchers dispute the proposed age
Researchers uncovered why H5N1 bird flu attacks cows’ udders instead of their lungs: the virus’s preferred receptors are concentrated in mammary tissue. The breakthrough could help scientists predict future bird flu jumps and spot unusual infections before they spread widely.
A year-long clinical trial published in March 2026 found that 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise significantly reduced long-term cortisol levels in midlife adults The study, conducted by University of Pittsburgh and AdventHealth Research Institute, tracked 130 adults aged 26-58 over 12 months Chronically elevated cortisol is linked to heart disease, metabolic dysfunction, impaired memory…
Researchers have made significant strides in mapping the ultrastructural topology of the corynebacterial cell surface, unveiling new insights into its complex architecture. This groundbreaking study may pave the way for advancements in bacterial biology and antibiotic development.