Scientists map pathogens that plagued humans for 37,000 years Researchers uncovered the bacteria, viruses and parasites that plagued ancient humans across Europe and Asia as far back as 37,000 years ago.

#Zoonosen plagten die Menschheit bereits in der Steinzeit: Eine neue Studie kartiert historische Krankheitserreger über 37.000 Jahre. Der Befund: Mit der Domestizierung von Tieren nahm die Last zoonotischer #Infektionen deutlich zu. Mehr dazu bei #CosmosMagazine. cosmosmagazine.com/history/arch...

Microscopic mazes could stop bacteria spreading on surfaces Researchers from the University of Nottingham have discovered that microscopic patterns etched into plastic surfaces can dramatically reduce bacterial growth

Labyrinth statt #Antibiotika - lassen sich #Pathogene verwirren? Forschende zeigen, dass Mikrostrukturen das Wachstum von #Bakterien deutlich hemmen. #Biofilme auf medizinischen Geräten ließen sich somit mglw. ohne #Wirkstoffe verhindern. via #CosmosMagazine cosmosmagazine.com/health/micro...

4/13/25. Scientists released image of 328'w. hole on #Mars, a potential "portal" to caves that may support #alienlife & act as a shield from high levels of surface radiation #Reuters
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The water droplets on your car window are building electrical charge The water droplets are building up an electrical charge, and physicists say it is 10 times greater than previously thought.

Lovely coverage of @apsphysics.bsky.social #PRL in #CosmosMagazine on a beautiful & basic phenomena

How droplets get charged when moving 💧⚡

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We've 🔃 previous studies - charging can occur from dry to wet⁉️

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Does future of Australia's space industry lie on the ground? A leading commentator says Australia should build on its space industry capabilities in areas where it excels – ground and data space infrastructure.

Via #CosmosMagazine - Does the future of Australia’s space industry lie on the ground? cosmosmagazine.com/space/future...

That's a career first, being called: 'World-renowned' and, yes, I am blushing.. 😊
"World-renowned environmental, energy and health economist Dr Thomas Longden shone a spotlight on heatwave deaths in Australia" #cosmosmagazine
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