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This monthly science roundup covers diverse topics including the microstructure differences between regular and gluten-free spaghetti, the formation of gullies on Mars due to CO2 ice sublimation, high-speed snake bite captures, new insights into the origins of Egypt's Karnak Temple, and machine learning attempts to identify ancient finger flutings, highlighting recent intriguing research across various scientific fields.
A new study using advanced high-speed video techniques reveals detailed differences in how various venomous snake species deliver their bites, showing that vipers strike the fastest, while elapids and colubrids have distinct striking behaviors, highlighting the evolutionary adaptations of these reptiles.
Scientists captured high-speed footage of venomous snakes from different families biting prey to study their attack mechanisms, revealing significant differences in how they deliver venom and hunt, which enhances understanding of snake evolution and behavior.
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a synthetic antibody effective against the venom of multiple deadly snake species, raising hope for a universal antivenom. This discovery could revolutionize snakebite treatment, as current antivenoms require separate manufacturing for each type of snake. The antibody, 95Mat5, was found to be effective in neutralizing venom from various elapid snakes in initial testing on mice. With proper funding, researchers aim to develop a "cocktail of antibodies" that could protect against all the world's deadliest snakes, potentially eliminating the need for hundreds of specific antivenoms.
First responders share valuable safety tips that could save lives. Tips include floating on your back with knees slightly bent and feet facing downriver if you fall in swift water, avoiding crossing areas of rock with increasing slopes, using trees to navigate in a straight line when lost in dense woods, utilizing GPS and compass without cell service, staying awake when experiencing hypothermia, assessing emergency situations objectively, keeping a safe distance from snakes and seeking medical help if bitten, and practicing road safety measures such as wearing seat belts, using emergency flashers, and staying aware of surroundings.