Scientists from China, Sweden, and Australia have discovered what they claim is the oldest known parasite, publishing their results in Nature Communications.¹ The evidence comes from small tube-shaped objects attached to the shells of the host brachiopods.² Scientists speculate that these tubes contained some sort of parasitic worm.

Days ago, a fishing boat near the Shetland Islands needed emergency help, and received it in a timely manner. So, a fearful predicament had a happy ending.¹

Many people are aware that our digestive tract is full of beneficial bacteria that not only help us process our food, but also support a strong immune system. Now, a new research study has just been published showing the importance of healthy bacteria in the respiratory system of our nose and upper sinuses.¹

On March 24, 2020, we ran a news article about how warmer weather appeared to hamper COVID-19 infections.¹ New evidence could indicate that high altitudes might limit the spread of the disease as well.

An amazing abundance of life can be found in the strangest places—such as the backs of turtles. It was previously known that an array of life was present on the backs of loggerhead sea turtles, and new research shows that it's more abundant and diverse than scientists ever realized.¹