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After 7,000 years, ‘zombie’ algae come back to life at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

A group of scientists achieved an extraordinary feat that seemed impossible: reviving the dormant stages of algae that sank about 7,000 years ago at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. This event took place despite centuries of inactivity, without...

For the first time, a extinct species of giant civet is described in a site in South Africa.

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Toronto and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), identified and named a new extinct species of giant civet: Civettictis vulpidens. This discovery is based on an exceptionally complete set...

Worrying: Planet’s lakes experiencing decreasing oxygen levels

Planet lakes are increasingly having less oxygen. The values are concerning and, if the trend continues, they could have up to 9% less by the end of the century. This was determined by a research conducted by scientists from the...

Scientists discover Tanzania’s “most eminent” tree.

Tanzania became the scene of a novel discovery, a new species of tree from a tropical rainforest of considerable size, of which about 100 specimens were identified in the Udzungwa Mountains. This discovery, made in 2019 and recently published...

The Fijian Iguanas that sailed over 8000 kilometers.

A recent study found that the Fiji iguanas sailed over 8000 kilometers from the western coast of North America millions of years ago. They did so by settling in the isolated group of islands in the South Pacific. This species...

An Argentine nanosatellite boosted by SpaceX promises to enhance connectivity.

A Argentinian nanosatellite, which will be launched by SpaceX, promises to significantly improve connectivity in the country. It will pass between 2 and 4 times per day over every place on Earth. It will have the capacity to work with...

Why is it not recommended to reuse plastic bottles for drinking water

A recent scientific study revealed why it is not advisable to reuse a plastic bottle for drinking water. Research on the health impact is almost constant. In this sense, Chinese researchers investigated this issue and published the results in Communications...

Researchers decipher secrets about plant regeneration

A team of researchers from CONICET has made an important breakthrough in plant biotechnology by identifying a molecular mechanism that could be crucial for the regeneration of fertile plants from cells modified by genetic engineering. This discovery, published in...

They develop an innovative, more environmentally friendly method to produce “hydrogen peroxide”

Using only electricity, a carbon-based catalyst, and oxygen from the air, scientists developed a method to produce "hydrogen peroxide" or hydrogen peroxide. This process operates in a more efficient and ecological way than the traditional one. It does so under...

After 126 years, a new species of porcupine is discovered.

An important finding in Colombian biodiversity has been confirmed with the identification of a new species of porcupine: Coendou vossi. With this discovery, the country adds seven recorded species of these spiky rodents, highlighting the importance of scientific research...

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Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date that reminds us of the need for harmony and sustainable development.

Every May 22nd, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date proclaimed by the United Nations...