[ad_1] We know Mars used to be much wetter than it is now, but the questions of when water formed and evaporated are much harder to answer. A new study now suggests that water was present on the Red Planet some 4.4 billion years ago, much earlier than previously thought. …
Read More »A “green prescription” can make nature a chore rather than a joy
[ad_1] Spending time regularly in nature appears to have strong psychological benefits. As more compelling evidence comes in, doctors are prescribing more and more time outdoors, in the green or near water to give our mental health a boost. While these recommendations may help some people, new research suggests there …
Read More »This strange rock naturally glows in the dark and now scientists have figured out how
[ad_1] The residual glow of the mineral hackmanite (or tenebrescent sodalite) is a fascinating natural phenomenon that has long been a mystery to scientists, although we are now able to design synthetic materials that glow in the dark more effectively than anything else. in nature. Geologists first described the mineral …
Read More »Neanderthal babies grew up and were weaned in a similar way to humans
[ad_1] The Neanderthals may have lost against homo sapiens in the evolutionary battle for survival, but as time goes by we are learning more and more similarities between species and, according to new research, this extends to the education of children. A new study used geochemical and histological techniques to …
Read More »The Gentoo penguin is actually four distinct species that we mistake for one
[ad_1] Birds are one of the most studied groups of animals in the world, yet we are still finding new species, some of which we have never seen before and others that have been hidden in plain sight for hundreds of years. The gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) was first discovered …
Read More »Fossil of a duck-billed dinosaur found on the “wrong” continent
[ad_1] The final chapter of the dinosaur story is a tale that spans two very different worlds, each a vast supercontinent dominated by its own unique mix of predators and herbivores. Fossil remains of a plant eater common to one of the two main land masses have been unexpectedly unearthed …
Read More »Geologists Find Magma “Conveyor Belt” That Powered Earth’s Longest Super Volcano Explosion
[ad_1] According to new research, an underground “conveyor belt” of magma, which has been pushing to the Earth’s surface for millions of years, has been responsible for the longest stretch of erupting supervolcanoes ever seen on the planet, according to new research. The changes in the sea floor caused channels …
Read More »Social media is not necessarily harmful. Here’s how you can use it forever
[ad_1] Between the COVID-19 blockades and the thrilling elections, 2020 is certainly pushing many of us to spend more time on social media than ever. We all know this habit isn’t necessarily a good thing, with studies suggesting it can negatively impact our mental health, especially in young people. In …
Read More »Surprising case study finds an asymptomatic vector of COVID-19 that has been spreading the virus for 70 days
[ad_1] If there is one thing we know about SARS-CoV-2, it is that its effects on people vary. A lot. As the pandemic continues, this coronavirus continues to bring new surprises. A team of researchers and doctors has now reported the case of one woman with leukemia who had no …
Read More »The powerful radio signal detected in our galaxy is officially a fast radio burst
[ad_1] Astrophysicists first detected an explosion of cosmic radio waves within our galaxy and identified its source, according to research published Wednesday that sheds new light on one of the Universe’s mysteries. The origin of the powerful fast radio bursts (FRBs) – intense bursts of radio emission that last only …
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