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The most famous scientific discoveries in 2017

The most famous scientific discoveries of 2017 2017 should be counted as a successful year for science. Over the past 12 months, we have learned amazing things, heard about unusual places in the Universe, and learned about groundbreaking research and discoveries in many areas of science.

DNA of ancient Egyptian mummies has been read

The DNA of ancient Egyptian mummies was read An international team of scientists has extracted and read the DNA of ancient Egyptian mummies for the first time in history. The genome analysis has made it possible to study their origins. The results yielded unexpected results.

NASA has made hundreds of archival recordings available on YouTube

NASA has made hundreds of archival recordings available on YouTube NASA has updated the database of videos on its Armstrong Flight Research Center channel on the popular YouTube site. Records cover decades of major research and testing undertaken by both the agency and the U.S. Air Force.

Awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics

The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded The winners of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics are Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne for his contribution to the discovery of gravitational waves. The honored scientists are associated with the LIGO detectors, which made it possible to record wrinkles of space-time.

A sheep embryo with human cells has been grown

A sheep embryo with human cells has been grown American geneticists grew a sheep embryo that contained a small fraction of human cells. With this type of research, it may be possible to create human organs that can be used for transplantation, in the bodies of genetically modified animals.

There is a fierce battle for the rights to CRISPR gene editing technology

Fierce battle continues over rights to CRISPR gene editing technology Thanks to CRISPR technology, precision gene editing is now a reality. One can guess that there will be money to be made from this solution. Therefore, there is a fierce battle over the rights to CRISPR technology. And new possibilities are constantly emerging on the…

It wasn’t rats that spread the plague New research points to another cause

It was not rats that spread the plague? New research points to another cause The research published in the “Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences” indicate that rats are not to blame for the killings The previous plague epidemics, which re decimated populations in Europe and Asia between the 14th and 19th centuries. Black Death…

Famous radio telescope saved. NSF will pay for repairs after Hurricane Maria

Famous radio telescope saved. NSF will pay for repairs after Hurricane Maria The National Science Foundation will seek partners to provide additional financial support for the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The decision by the US government agency was welcomed with relief by the scientific community. The famous radio telescope was severely damaged by Hurricane…

The oldest description of a solar eclipse is in the Bible

The oldest description of a solar eclipse is in the Bible? The Old Testament Book of Joshua may contain the oldest known description of a solar eclipse. Cambridge University researchers have pinpointed the date of the event, which may allow a more precise determination of the time of the Pharaohs’ reign.

Women are masters of survival. They are better able to withstand extremely harsh conditions

Women are masters of survival. They tolerate extremely harsh conditions better According to a study by Danish scientists, women are the stronger sex. At least when it comes to survival in the most extreme life-threatening conditions, such as famine, epidemics or slavery.