Scientists identify the key enzyme behind the pungent smell of ‘BO’ – and it could lead to the development of a new generation of deodorants BO enzyme is created by Staphylococcus hominis bacteria which lives in armpits Enzyme turns odourless chemicals in sweat into pungent compounds Believed the enzyme was inherited from now extinct ancient … Read more
Pensioners who can identify distinctive smells like roses, lemons, turpentine and paint-thinner are half as likely to develop dementia, a study has revealed. In a study of nearly 1,800 participants tracked for a decade, US scientists found that a decline in the ability to smell was an early indicator of the syndrome. A keen sense of … Read more
Chinese scientists explain the mystery of the dark green goo found on the moon in 2019, which they say is a glassy mix of minerals melted together by an asteroid impact Researchers in China analyzed a mysterious gel-like substance from the moon Originally found in 2019, it turns out to be a melted mixture of … Read more
Researchers identify 13-million-year-old bacteria in permafrost samples collected in the Swiss Alps, which could be used in bioreactors to break down plastic waste Swiss researchers have discovered a new species of bacteria in the Swiss Alps It was found in permafrost samples and is believed to be 13million years old The team describes permafrost as … Read more
A new brainteaser designed to challenge the internet’s knowledge of chocolate has been released ahead of World Chocolate Day. Created by Reflect Digital, sweet-toothed players are challenged to solve a series of clues that hint at the famous brands of 50 chocolate bars and sweets. The busy scene shows a number of quirky scenarios that … Read more
Hummingbirds can spot at least eight colours that are invisible to humans, a study has found. Humans have three types of light-sensitive cone in their eyes, enabling them to see red, green and blue. But birds have a fourth – ultraviolet – revealing colours we can’t even imagine. The difference means that while man can … Read more
Scientists have identified the chemical compound causing the hull of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s famous warship, to degrade — offering hope for its preservation. The Mary Rose was salvaged in 1982, following some four centuries on the seabed of the Solent where she sank on July 19, 1545 in a battle against the French … Read more
Call yourself a petrolhead? Tricky quiz challenges film buffs to identify the 20 iconic movie car parts in this Hollywood junkyard quiz – so how many can YOU find? A tricky new quiz challenges players to identify the 20 iconic movie car parts The tough puzzle was released by British car website leasingoptions.co.uk Features car … Read more
Do you know your Da Vinci from your Picasso? New TV show reveals only six per cent of all adults can identify these 10 paintings – so how well do you fare? Greatest Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr looks at 10 famous paintings But a study has revealed most people do not feel … Read more
Detectives investigating Madeleine McCann’s disappearance have revealed a new prime suspect in a huge breakthrough 13 years after she disappeared. The 43-year-old German, currently in jail on an unrelated matter, has not been named by British police but was living in a campervan in Praia da Luz in Portugal around the time Maddie disappeared on … Read more