Researchers at Cleveland Museum of Natural History propose that early humans used naturally sharp rocks as cutting tools before developing their own stone technology. This new hypothesis challenges current understanding of the origin of stone knapping, suggesting a more extensive use of natural resources than previously thought.
A recent study identified 26 viral species from ticks in Hulunbuir, including four novel viruses and 11 new strains of human-pathogenic viruses. The study highlights the potential spillover risk of these viruses and underscores the need for One Health strategies to monitor emerging tick-borne viruses.
The platform has been clinically proven to significantly increase levels of confidence for most users after a single 30-minute session. A week of self-guided use was beneficial to 100% of participants, helping them feel more prepared, adaptable, resilient, confident, and able to manage nerves.
The summit will highlight the latest research on coronavirus, plant-based protein, and probiotics, with a focus on their applications in clinical practice. Studies have found that COVID-19 affects the gut microbiome in children, while dietary protein like S100B may promote a healthy microbiome.
Researchers have developed new methods to boost chiral optical signals, including tailoring optical fields, photonic resonance, orbital angular momentum beams, metasurfaces with bound states in the continuum, and nonlinear optics. These strategies offer promising avenues for further research in chiral optics and its applications.
A new free VR platform has been launched to help people overcome public speaking anxiety, with clinical trials showing significant increases in confidence after a single 30-minute session. The platform uses Overexposure Therapy to build adaptability, grit, and resilience through repeated practice in extreme scenarios.
A global survey of over 30,000 people found that those from the Global South are more hopeful about climate change, leading to increased support for climate interventions. Meanwhile, European countries express strong anger and sadness towards climate change, highlighting the need for diverse perspectives in addressing the crisis.