BIZARRE: Pubmed - What They Never Told You

ENDO 2026 study June 17, 2026: prenatal DEHP exposure produced elevated adult anxiety in male rats even after all exposure ended. GABA agonists and testosterone reversed the effect.

A small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon. This lunar fragment could have been blasted into space by a powerful impact. Studying it offers a glimpse into Earth-Moon history. Planetary defense systems successfully identified…

The year was 1938 when a moment of accidental brilliance occurred in the lab of chemist Roy Plunkett, leading to the discovery of polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. This unassuming substance, which would earn the iconic name Teflon, showcased extraordinary traits like substantial heat resistance and an uncanny slipperiness.

Fossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed these features could be due to cranial deformation, not ancient lineage. Analysis of leg bones and subsequent DNA studies confirmed the remains belonged to anatomically modern humans, highlighting the importance of…

Your backyard might be a tick haven. Moisture, leaves, and shaded spots create ideal conditions. These small creatures thrive in yard edges where lawns meet trees and shrubs. Fortunately, simple changes can make your yard safer. Clearing leaves, managing brush, and storing firewood properly reduce tick populations. Preventing deer access…

Winter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moisture and maintain stable temperatures, allowing parasites to survive between hosts. Scientists now use thermal cameras to study these burrows. This research reveals how these seemingly simple holes are…

New research pinpoints West Woods in Wiltshire as the origin for most of Stonehenge's massive sarsen stones. This discovery strongly suggests prehistoric humans deliberately transported these stones, refuting theories of natural glacial movement. The findings highlight the remarkable planning and organization of Neolithic communities in undertaking such a monumental construction…

Paramutations protect humans against viruses and are triggered by piRNA clusters, which are 3% of the fruit fly genome. Paramutations involve a small chemical modification of a chromosomal protein, flipping a nearby gene into a silenced state. William Bateson and Caroline Pellew discovered the first paramutation in the culinary pea…

You might have often heard your elders advise you not to lay down right after a meal. Oftentimes, you must have been reminded to go for a walk post a meal. While this advice was probably rubbished by you, it’s got some weight to it. It has been scientifically proven…