Articles for category: New Discoveries

Butterfly on a thistle.

Blessed Thistle’s Role in Healing Nerve Damage

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Blessed Thistle is a herb known for its medicinal properties. Traditionally, it has been used to treat various ailments. Let’s look at how recent studies have shed light on its potential benefits in modern medicine! Discovery of Cnicin Cnicin is a compound found in Blessed Thistle. Initially, it caught the attention of researchers due to ...

Scientists Capture First Photos of Living Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whales

Andrew Alpin

In June 2024, researchers aboard the R/V Pacific Storm near the coast of Baja California, Mexico, experienced a milestone in marine science: the first confirmed photographs of the elusive ginkgo‑toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) living in its natural habitat. Until this expedition, the species had only been documented as stranded carcasses — making this moment ...

Skull of Enalioetes schroederi

New Dinosaur Species Alive 250 Million Years Ago Discovered In Germany

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

The discovery of Enalioetes schroederi of the metriorhynchid family is an exciting development in paleontology. This ancient marine reptile lived about 250 million years ago. Let’s look at how the fossil, found in Germany, offers new insights into the diversity of early marine reptiles! Fossil Discovery Location This species was discovered recently, but fossils of it have ...

Glowing Trees and Living Lights: Bioluminescence as the Future of Sustainable Lighting

April Joy Jovita

Bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon where living organisms emit light, has captivated scientists and designers alike. From fireflies to deep-sea creatures, its biochemical process is now inspiring sustainable lighting solutions. Recent advancements in bioluminescent technology, including glowing trees and bacteria-based lighting, highlight its potential to revolutionize urban and domestic lighting systems. The Science Behind Bioluminescence Bioluminescence ...

A woman holds a plasma ball emitting colorful electric arcs in a dimly lit room.

The Magnetic Mystery of the Canadian North: Why Compasses Go Haywire

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine standing in the vast, icy wilderness of Canada’s northern territories, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a sense of awe-inspiring isolation. You pull out a compass, expecting it to guide you as it has for countless explorers before you, only to find it spinning wildly, seemingly possessed. This phenomenon is not a mere figment of ...