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For The First Time, Common Hospital “Superbug” Found To Break Down Medical Plastics

16 hours ago | iflscience.com | Russell Moul |Holly Large

This bacterium is a common cause of infections in hospitals, and now researchers are a step closer to understanding why. Dr. Russell MoulRussell is a Science Writer with IFLScience and has a PhD in the History of Science, Medicine and Technology. Science WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common cause of hospital infections.
5-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Core Contains Sample Of Air From The Pliocene Epoch

1 day ago | iflscience.com | James Felton |Holly Large

Previous to this discovery, the oldest ice found dated back just 800,000 years. James FeltonJames is a published author with four pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary. Senior Staff WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. The sample was taken from Ong Valley, in the Transantarctic mountains.
Jupiter’s Aurorae Change Faster Than Previously Thought - But There’s Something Even Odder Going On

1 day ago | iflscience.com | Alfredo Carpineti |Holly Large

Combined observations from JWST and Hubble don’t seem to match. Dr. Alfredo CarpinetiAlfredo (he/him) has a PhD in Astrophysics on galaxy evolution and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces. Senior Staff Writer & Space CorrespondentEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Three observations of Jupiter’s auroras in infrared.
UMa3/U1: Is This The Smallest Galaxy Ever Discovered, Or Something Else?

1 day ago | iflscience.com | James Felton |Holly Large

Early observations suggested it may be the smallest galaxy we've ever seen, and filled with dark matter. James FeltonJames is a published author with four pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary. Senior Staff WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. The galaxy/star cluster is located in Ursa Major.
Ancient Humans May Have Survived In Northern Scotland 12,000 Years Ago, Despite Ice Cap Isolation

1 day ago | iflscience.com | Stephen Luntz |Holly Large

During the Younger Dryas event, Skye would have been cut off from the rest of the world by the Scottish Highland ice cap, so could people have really survived there? Stephen LuntzStephen has a science degree with a major in physics, an arts degree with majors in English Literature and History and Philosophy of Science and a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication.
Migraine Drug Could Be First To Treat Symptoms That Come Before The Headache

1 day ago | iflscience.com | Stephen Luntz |Holly Large

The trial was only run on those who can reliably detect migraine warning signs early, but among them, timing made a big difference to effectiveness. Stephen LuntzStephen has a science degree with a major in physics, an arts degree with majors in English Literature and History and Philosophy of Science and a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Freelance WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible.
Obsidian Blades At Aztec Temple In Tenochtitlan Came From Enemy Territory

2 days ago | iflscience.com | Ben Taub |Holly Large

The Aztecs used obsidian for ritual purposes as well as everyday tools. Benjamin TaubBenjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment. Freelance WriterEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. Green obsidian was highly prized in the Aztec Empire.
A 13-Year-Old Boy Found A "Lost Sea" Beneath The US. It's So Vast, It Has Never Been Fully Explored

2 days ago | iflscience.com | James Felton |Johannes Van Zijl

Divers swimming their way through the lost sea have failed to find its end. James FeltonJames is a published author with four pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary. Senior Staff WriterEditedbyJohannes Van ZijlJohannes has a MSci in Neuroscience from King’s College London and serves as the Managing Director at IFLScience. The "Lost Sea" underwater lake in Sweetwater Tennessee.
Hypersonic Rocket Plane Successfully Performs Second Test, Reaching Over 5 Times Speed Of Sound

2 days ago | iflscience.com | Alfredo Carpineti |Holly Large

A hypersonic plane could cut a 15-hour flight down to just three. Dr. Alfredo CarpinetiAlfredo (he/him) has a PhD in Astrophysics on galaxy evolution and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces. Senior Staff Writer & Space CorrespondentEditedbyHolly LargeHolly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible. The Talon-A2 hypersonic vehicle on the ground.
The Gannon Storm: What NASA Learned From The Biggest Geomagnetic Storm In Over 2 Decades

2 days ago | iflscience.com | James Felton |Laura Simmons

NASA representatives were simulating a big storm when the Gannon storm hit Earth. James FeltonJames is a published author with four pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary. Senior Staff WriterEditedbyLaura SimmonsLaura is an editor and staff writer at IFLScience. She obtained her Master's in Experimental Neuroscience from Imperial College London. Last year in May, a particularly strong storm hit.