The bitterly cold weather sweeping Britain and the rest of Europe has been linked by scientists with the ice-free seas of the Arctic, where global … Science behind the big freezeRead more
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Oldest Human Ancestor Found in Lake Sludge
After two decades of examining a microscopic algae-eater that lives in a lake in Norway, scientists have declared it to be one of the world’s … Oldest Human Ancestor Found in Lake SludgeRead more
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Conservative Group Plans Anti-Climate Education Program
Leaked documents from the free-market conservative organization The Heartland Institute reveal a plan to create school educational materials that contradict the established science on climate … Conservative Group Plans Anti-Climate Education ProgramRead more
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Where did Life’s First Cells Evolve
Conventional scientific wisdom holds that life arose in the sea. But a new study suggests that the first cells—or at least the ones that left … Where did Life’s First Cells EvolveRead more
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Oldest living thing on earth
Australian scientists sequenced the DNA of samples of the giant seagrass, Posidonia oceanic, from 40 underwater meadows in an area spanning more than 2,000 miles, … Oldest living thing on earthRead more
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Our ability to control fire
The ability to control fire marked a major milestone in human evolution, helping our ancestors stay warm in the cold, enhance the nutritional value of … Our ability to control fireRead more
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Toyota Develops 1000 km Electric Car Battery Toyota Motor has developed a secondary electric car battery that can last up to 1,000 km per charge. … NewsRead more
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Western European Neandertals were on the verge of extinction long before modern humans showed up
This new perspective comes from a study of ancient DNA carried out by an international research team. Rolf Quam, a Binghamton University anthropologist, was a … Western European Neandertals were on the verge of extinction long before modern humans showed upRead more
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Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition?
Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition? In science, as in any area, reputations are based on knowledge and expertise in a field … Do you consult your dentist about your heart condition?Read more
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Walnut Industry May Crack Under Climate Pressure Commercially grown walnut trees (Juglans nigra and Juglans regia) are very particular about their growing conditions and drought … NewsRead more