Rover Curiosity celebrated 14 years on Mars, with recent images revealing a fascinating landscape with mysterious polygonal structures and wheel damage, while scientists explore possible ways of their formation and the origin of some dark stones in this area. (translated)
Scientists in Boston are testing a new gene therapy ER – 100, which focuses on restoring the function of damaged ganglion cells in the retina of patients with glaucoma, with this method potentially slowing the progression of the disease and alleviating the degeneration of nerve cells. (translated)
Scientists are starting to use small laboratory structures made of human neurons, called brain organoids, to create revolutionary 'organoid intelligence' that learns and responds to signals, thus opening new possibilities in the development of computing systems. (translated)
Scientists are beginning to closely study the catastrophic floods in Nepal, whose origin and extent, including the possible landslide of part of a mountain, remain not entirely clear, and which triggered waves reaching heights of over 100 meters and speeds of 167 km/h. (translated)
A new study shows that the intensity of the El Niño phenomenon has significantly increased in recent decades due to global warming, with some scientists expressing doubts about these conclusions. (translated)
Scientists have found that consuming tomatoes, due to their content of the antioxidant lycopene, may help reduce fat in the liver and combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). (translated)
Scientists have found that exposure to light during the development of retinal organoids fundamentally supports the maturation of photoreceptors and improves their functionality, thereby aiding further research on the human eye and retinal diseases. (translated)
Scientists from the University of Queensland and the University of New South Wales have created cyborgs based on cockroaches that could assist in rescue operations in catastrophic situations due to their flexibility and ability to move through difficult terrain. (translated)
A new study suggests that the mysterious rumble from space, which scientists have been capturing for several years, could originate from ancient dark stars that collapsed and created gigantic black holes, which would explain their influence on the gravitational waves observed today and provide new information about the formation of the first supermassive black holes. (translated)
The average testosterone level in men has decreased by half over the past fifty years, which scientists associate with factors such as obesity, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle, and this trend has a negative impact on male fertility. (translated)
Scientists have resumed research on 5-tetradecyloxy-2-furoic acid (TOFA), which allows fat burning without loss of muscle mass and promises to improve the effectiveness of existing drugs for obesity and type 2 diabetes. (translated)
A huge piece of ice measuring 76 square kilometers has detached from the Petermann glacier in Greenland, marking the largest separation in the last 14 years, and scientists are now monitoring further cracks that could lead to additional ice release. (translated)
Czech scientists from the Faculty of Science at Charles University have developed a revolutionary photocathode that enables efficient conversion of carbon dioxide into ethanol using solar energy, which could have wide applications in the chemical and food industries. (translated)
Scientists in Milovice have developed a new automated method for monitoring nocturnal butterflies, which uses cameras and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze hundreds of thousands of images of this insect, thereby saving time and providing important data on changes in the ecosystem. (translated)
Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University have found that macrophages play a key role not only in the immune response but also in the proper development and regeneration of teeth, with their removal potentially leading to serious developmental disorders of teeth. (translated)
Czech scientists led by archaeologist Lenka Varadzinová are preparing for a research expedition to Kenya, where they will focus on the 13,000-year-old site Olkena and the study of ostrich jewelry production as a possible strategy for survival and cooperation during periods of climate change and resource scarcity. (translated)
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During an expedition in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists discovered strange creatures, including the rare giant squid and the transparent fish Winteria telescopa, while also finding previously unknown hydrothermal fields teeming with life. (translated)
Czech scientists were the first to describe the peculiar winter lightning, referred to as SWAL, which occurs near wind turbines and has specific characteristics, which could contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of lightning formation and improve the protection of these devices. (translated)
President Petr Pavel met in Lány with scientists and experts to discuss the issue of drought and climate change, appreciating the efforts of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to address the topic, but pointed out the lack of comprehensive measures and criticized Babiš and Minister Macinka for inadequate solutions to the crisis. (translated)
