Scientists discover distinct chemical ‘signatures’ for concussion in rugby players’ SPIT

by Mia de Graaf, US Health Editor As athletes of all sports speak out about their brain injury fears, we run through the need-to-know facts about risks, symptoms, tests and research. 1. Concussion is a red herring: Big hits are not the problem, ALL head hits cause damage All sports insist they are doing more … Read more

Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four distinct species for conservation purposes

Gentoo penguins should be considered four different species due to the way they have adapted to live in different environments, according to scientists. Experts from the University of Bath analysed the genetic and physical difference between Gentoo penguin populations around the southern hemisphere. They say that counting the birds as four separate full species will … Read more

Dogs were already splitting into distinct breeds after the Ice Age 11,000 years ago

Dogs were already splitting into distinct breeds after the Ice Age 11,000 years ago when humans were still hunters and gatherers, study of ancient canine DNA reveals Researchers studied the genomes of 27 different dogs dating back 11,000 years  At the end of the Ice Age there were already five different dog ancestries   Dog migration … Read more

Apple working on TWO distinct augmented reality devices

Apple is working on TWO augmented reality devices including an Oculus-style headset that blends AR and VR The report suggest Apple is developing two distinct AR/VR devices One will be a more heavy-duty headset while the other will be lighter glasses Apple executives reportedly had disagreements over the device’s design  The headset will reportedly not … Read more