Semana 6
2025
Economic inequality is bad for democracy
Economic inequality leads to democratic erosion, a new study finds.
Heart drug dissolves breast cancer cell clusters in the blood
Digoxin, a heart medication, dissolves clusters of circulating breast cancer cells in the blood, reducing the risk of metastases formation, researchers report.
These Gaza scientists are keeping research alive amid war, destruction and uncertainty
Researchers in Gaza tell Nature of ‘unwavering commitment to education and knowledge’ as most universities lie damaged or destroyed.
Amazing plesiosaur fossil preserves its skin and scales
A remarkable plesiosaur fossil reveals that the extinct reptiles had scales like modern sea turtles, unlike the ichthyosaurs that lived during the same period
Bonobos can tell when they know something you don’t
Recognising that someone lacks information you possess is key for effective communication and cooperation, and bonobos seem to share this skill with humans
Omega-3 supplements seem to slow down biological ageing
Taking a daily omega-3 supplement appears to slow down the rate of biological ageing by three months – and even more so if you also take vitamin D and exercise
Is CBD use during pregnancy as safe as people think?
A new study has uncovered potential risks, including impaired fetal growth, associated with the use of both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, as well as CBD, during pregnancy.
Mathematical Symbols’ Wild History Explained
A mathematician has uncovered the stories behind the symbols used in math
