Newest Science News Blog 20210329

Woman cries blood tears during menstruation in 'rare and unusual clinical case'
A young woman's menstrual cycle brought tears to her eyes. But unlike most period-related tears, hers were bright-red tears of blood.
Deluge of DNA changes drives progression of fatal melanomas
Melbourne researchers have revealed how melanoma cells are flooded with DNA changes as this skin cancer progresses from early, treatable stages through to fatal end-stage disease.
Worth one's salt
Researchers at LSU uncover more on the ancient Maya commodity
Distinct chemical 'signatures' for concussion identified in spit of elite rugby players
Potentially paves way for non-invasive diagnostic test at all levels of participation
The same sea level for everyone
The Earth's gravity field as the basis for an International Height Reference System
Vast Fragments of an Alien World Could Be Buried Deep Within Earth Itself
They are among the largest and strangest of all structures on Earth: huge, mysterious blobs of dense rock lurking deep within the lowermost parts of our planet's mantle.
Our Brains Could Be Directly Involved in Processing Alcohol, Mouse Study Hints
Despite alcohol being a common recreational substance we've been drinking for at least 12,000 years, it seems we still don't fully understand just what it does inside our bodies... or brains, for that matter.
Scientists discover how humans develop larger brains than other apes
A new study is the first to identify how human brains grow much larger, with three times as many neurons, compared with chimpanzee and gorilla brains.
Deadly viral outbreak ravages European horses
Scientists are examining why a familiar virus that typically produces milder symptoms, appears to have hit these animals unusually hard
New method could shine 'a healing light' on the brain for those with movement disorders
Scientists make pivotal discovery of method for wireless modulation of neurons with X-rays that could improve the lives of patients with brain disorders.
After more than 2 decades of searching, scientists finger cause of mass eagle deaths
Eagles may get exposed to a neurotoxin through their prey.
We Finally Know The Genetic Reason Why This Bunny Walks on Its Front Paws
Selective breeding by humans has led to some incredibly odd and unfortunate pets over the years, and the sauteur d'Alfort rabbit is among the strangest of the lot.
Encephalopathy Common, Often Lethal in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Toxic metabolic encephalopathy (TME) is common and often lethal in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, new research shows.
Silent MRSA carriers have twice the mortality rate of adults without the bacteria
Unless MRSA carriers develop an infection or are tested for the bacteria, they may not even know they carry it, yet they are at significant risk for premature death
A powerful solar storm hit Earth back in 1582
"A great fire appeared in the sky to the North, and lasted three nights," wrote a Portuguese scribe in early March, 1582.
Ancient oral biome points to overall health
Researchers looking at archaeological remains for an example of how Japanese oral biomes have changed
The promise of super algae Galdiera: From volcanic springs to your plate
A microalga originally isolated from volcanic springs has all it takes to become the next 'superfood' on the market.
We should study 'dead' alien worlds, and maybe (carefully) seed them with life
Life finds a way.
What if humans didn't have an appendix?
That organ may not be a useless artifact of evolution after all.
Could a rare clotting disorder dash the world's hopes for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine?
Symptoms resemble a rare side effect of the blood thinner heparin

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