🔬 Scientists Just Found a New Species That's Been Hiding in a Museum for Decades — Plus the Mushroom That Makes You See Tiny People

A newly identified Ice Age toad species called Spea labreae has been sitting unrecognized in a fossil collection at the La Brea Tar Pits for decades, making it the first extinct amphibian ever discovered from Ice Age Los Angeles. Neanderthal DNA found in some modern humans appears to amplify muscle-growth signals in cells, suggesting ancient biology may still be influencing our bodies today. Researchers have pinpointed a hidden nerve network near the bladder that deliberately triggers UTI symptoms to flush out bacteria — reframing a miserable experience as an elegant defense mechanism. A ghostly signal of antineutrinos continues radiating from nuclear reactors even after shutdown, a discovery with major implications for global nonproliferation monitoring. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are now linked to reduced cravings for alcohol and addictive substances through a brain region called the lateral septum, opening unexpected new doors in addiction treatment.Subscribe to Peer Review'd Newsletter: https://peerreviewd.com/Love Science? Check out our other Science tools: 60sec.site and Artificial Intelligence Radio