[ad_1] The key to how vertebrates first emerged from the ocean and began to conquer land around 390 million years ago may lie in the arm bone, according to a study. US and British experts have found that the development of the humerus – the bone that runs from the …
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[ad_1] Changes to the Antarctic ice sheet in the lower southern hemisphere have been triggered by sea level changes in the northern hemisphere over the past 40,000 years, a new study has found. Researchers at McGill University have found that ice sheets at opposite ends of the Earth can affect …
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[ad_1] Pregnancy-style tests for diseases like Covid-19 and HIV may soon be updated with built-in “nanodiamonds” that improve their sensitivity by up to 100,000 times. While PCR swabs are currently the most common way to test for coronavirus infection, other diagnostic methods are also under development. These include “lateral flow” …
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[ad_1] SpaceX launches reusable Falcon 9 rocket for record-breaking SEVENTH time before first high-altitude test of its spaceship prototype next week The Falcon 9 was launched Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida It was the seventh time that that particular first stage booster had been used in …
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[ad_1] Ancient baby sharks were raised in nurseries 16 million years ago, reveal fossilized megalodon teeth The researchers found nine sites that could be considered ancient shark hatcheries They found that these nurseries helped the megalodon shark grow so large The nurseries may also have been their eventual downfall due …
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[ad_1] The typical astronaut has a degree in science or math, has spent countless hours working as a pilot and is in good health, but the right things won’t matter to those trying to go to Mars – they’ll need “consciousness.” A study by Western University found that space fairing …
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[ad_1] Coronavirus can stay contagious on surfaces for DAYS by turning into a microscopic film similar to a pancake, according to a study Over 99.9% of the liquid in the coronavirus droplets evaporates within minutes But the virus survives because the dried droplet turns into a pancake-like film This sticks …
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[ad_1] Stress during pregnancy can affect a baby’s brain development and lead to emotional problems in later life, according to a study Experts find a link between a mother’s stress and their baby’s brain structure The elevated stress hormone in the mothers caused structural changes in the amygdala This brain …
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[ad_1] Alligators can regrow their tails up to 9 inches after being bitten – just like lizards, they study finds US researchers studied young alligators in the wild in Louisiana They found evidence that some had regrown tails that had previously been lost The new appendages were complex structures of …
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[ad_1] A new study has revealed that dolphins are able to avoid decompression sickness when deep in the ocean by consciously lowering their heart rate before diving. The condition, also known as bends, occurs when dissolved gases exit the solution in bubbles and can affect virtually any area of the …
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