Read more about the article Bacteria For New Antibiotics Found In River In Chile
Photo shows Mapocho River, in Santiago, Chile, undated. Researchers were testing the ability of the cholera-causing bacteria to survive in water but ended up detecting two new pathogen inhibitors. (Newsflash)

Bacteria For New Antibiotics Found In River In Chile

Scientists have discovered two bacteria with great antibiotic potential in a river in Chile. The breakthrough comes as the search for new bacteria to develop antibiotics is one of humankind’s…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 Lockdown Almost Halved Soot Levels In Atmosphere
Image shows the HALO research aircraft launched into an almost empty airspace during the COVID-19 lockdown in May 2020. The aircraft investigated the influence of limited mobility on air quality during the Bluesky research campaign in Germany.(DLR/Newsflash)

COVID-19 Lockdown Almost Halved Soot Levels In Atmosphere

Lockdowns in the early summer of 2020 ensured the amount of soot in the atmosphere was almost halved, with benefits to the climate and health. The reductions in soot concentrations…

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Read more about the article Higher Voice Pitch Makes Women’s Faces Appear Younger
Picture shows University of Vienna where investigation was made about whether voice pitch can influence how female faces are evaluated. Undated photo. (Newsflash)

Higher Voice Pitch Makes Women’s Faces Appear Younger

A higher-pitched voice does not make female faces appear more attractive, but it does make them seem 1.5 years younger. This is according to a study by the University of…

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Read more about the article Poor Women Get Heart Attacks Earlier Than Wealthy, Says Study
The main building of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna where researchers have revealed that poor people suffer heart attack earlier than rich people. (OAW/Newsflash)

Poor Women Get Heart Attacks Earlier Than Wealthy, Says Study

Poor women suffer heart attacks almost six years earlier than rich women, a new study has revealed. Scientists behind the research say women on low incomes lack the health choices…

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Read more about the article Rare Sun Bears That Were Rescued From Animal Traffickers Who Poached Them As Cubs Get Health Checkup
Veterinarian's health checking the bears in Vet Hospital at Perth Zoo, Australia. (Perth Zoo/Newsflash)

Rare Sun Bears That Were Rescued From Animal Traffickers Who Poached Them As Cubs Get Health Checkup

This heartwarming footage shows how two rare bears that were poached as cubs by animal traffickers were given a thorough health checkup. The images show one of the bears being…

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Read more about the article Scientists Develop Honey-Based Bee DNA Test To Monitor Hive Health
Illustrative image: Honeybee harvesting pollen and carrying it to its pollen basket. (Yannis Varouhakis (instagram.com/varouhakis)/Newsflash)

Scientists Develop Honey-Based Bee DNA Test To Monitor Hive Health

Scientists have developed an innovative method to examine DNA traces in honey which could help with the early identification of health problems in a hive as a deadly new disease…

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