How human activities affect sea otters
Because of their high metabolic rates, sea otters are especially vulnerable to disturbances that can increase their energy needs. New research in The Journal of Wildlife Management reveals how human activities affect the behavior and energy expenditure of southern sea otters…Mussel-inspired cross-linking mechanisms enhance gelation and adhesion of multifunctional mucin-derived hydrogels
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 8, February 2025. SignificanceThe layers of mucus coating vulnerable surfaces in the body are composed of lubricious, bioactive proteins called mucins that critically support human health. Many of the beneficial properties of mucins exceed the capabilities of synthetic …
A massive bone pit hints at human sacrifice and fertility rituals when Romans ruled Britain
Dead puppies, potential human sacrifices, and a painted dog penis bone—what was going on in Roman-era Britain?
This kung fu robot video makes it look like the uprising has already started
Folks often joke about the robot uprising, but this chilling video of a humanoid robot pulling some kung fu moves could well wipe the smile off their faces…
Child Trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights the Ongoing Crisis
Eurochild member Novi Put responds to the discovery of 31 children, including infants, identified as trafficking victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with most being girls aged 0-12. Blog by Abida Pehlić, President of Novi Put. The recent case of child trafficking in Brčko serves as a stark reminder of the serious issue of human trafficking…
Ixekizumab Halts Bone Damage in Axial Spondyloarthritis
TOPLINE: Ixekizumab reduced erosion and increased backfill in the sacroiliac joints of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD)–naive patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA) by week 16, with further improvements observed up to week 52. Male patients and human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27)–positive patients showed more pronounced structural changes…
Better semen quality is linked to men living longer
Men’s semen quality is associated with how long they live, according to a study of nearly 80,000 men, published in Human Reproduction…
Your Candy Cravings Might Be Controlled by This Gut Bacterium
Mouse and human studies suggest a connection between a gut microbe and the appetite-regulating hormone GLP-1…
World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future
This is a guest post. The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum, The Institute, or IEEE. A human’s well-being and socioeconomic progress are deeply connected to the environment. People’s livelihoods, businesses, industries, and biodiversity depend on a stable and healthy environment…