New fossils of an ancient legged snake, called Najash, shed light on the origin of the slithering reptiles.
Evolution
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At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective method to use an underwater robotic glider to measure sound levels over broad ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 20, 2019
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Turning an abandoned pasture into a palm tree plantation can be carbon neutral, according to a new study by EPFL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL). These findings, based on measurements ...
Environment
Nov 20, 2019
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Deep in the Sayan Mountains of northern Mongolia, patches of ice rest year-round in the crooks between hills.
Archaeology
Nov 20, 2019
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Wrinkles on the skin of a microscopic worm might provide the key to a longer, healthier life for humans.
Biotechnology
Nov 20, 2019
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New observations from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have investigated the nature of the gamma-ray burst GRB 190114C.
Astronomy
Nov 20, 2019
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An enzyme that makes the male sex hormones has unravelled a fresh clue about how snail shells come to be curly.
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2019
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Scientists are predicting a rare meteor outburst this week that may be brief but incredibly intense.
Space Exploration
Nov 20, 2019
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A study from McMaster University has shown that traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior to those that rely on digital media.
Education
Nov 20, 2019
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A three-dimensional computer model enables scientists to quickly determine which genes are active in which cells, and their precise location within an organ. A team led by Nikolaus Rajewsky, Berlin, and Nir Friedman, Jerusalem, ...
Biotechnology
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