John Kosca
Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Causes More Than Five Million Deaths
According to a new model calculation, this value was previously underestimated. Less particulate matter and ozone would not only prevent deaths, but also lead to healthier lives.
In Orbit Around Mars? This Is What You Could See
The planet Mars is as if you were in orbit above it. The image is breathtaking and should enhance scientists’ understanding of our neighbor’s atmosphere.
Obesity in Adolescence Is a Major Risk Factor for 17 Types of Cancer
Ranking fourth among risk factors for death, obesity and overweight are associated with numerous diseases.
Fossils Help Redraw the Map of the Supercontinent Gondwana
490 million years ago, Thailand was part of Gondwana. But where exactly was this small piece of land located? The recent discovery of trilobite fossils provides the answer.
Earthquakes Can Continue to Have an Impact for Centuries
Today’s quakes could be aftershocks from the 19th century.
Chiselled Lava-Glass Found on Stone Age Wreck
Obsidian block with traces of processing could come from a Neolithic ship.
First Successful Recordings of the Rare Vangunu Giant Rat
The approximately half-meter-long rodent was first detected in the Solomon Islands in 2017, and now it has finally fallen into a photo trap.
Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino Born in Indonesia
Conservationists in Indonesia are celebrating the birth of an extremely rare Sumatran rhinoceros. Because with this species, every specimen counts.
Do Electronic Cigarettes Really Help People Quit Smoking?
The electronic cigarette, an alternative to smoking, requires careful and informed use for effective and safe withdrawal.
Scientists Claim to Identify ‘Switch’ to Kill Cancer, Possibly Revolutionizing Treatment
A research team has identified a key protein fragment that selectively activates the self-destruction of cancer cells, improving the efficacy of CAR-T immunotherapy.
400-Year-Old Alchemical Mystery Solved: Why Does Gold Explode Purple?
The substance, first described in 1585, is not only highly explosive, but also produces purple smoke. It has now been proven what is behind the coloration.
ChatGPT Generates Fake Data Set to Support Scientific Hypothesis
Researchers have found that GPT-4 ADA, on which ChatGPT is based, can generate fake clinical trial data sets to test a scientific hypothesis.
Eight Personality Traits May Help People Live to 100 and Beyond
A research team investigated which personality traits are shared by healthy people over 100. The result is consistent with studies on happiness.
Magnetic Hopfion Rings in New Era for Topology
First detection of ring-shaped spin structures in a normal material.
Hippos Trudged Through Rome 500,000 Years Ago
Fossils turn out to be the oldest evidence of modern hippos in Europe.