A new analysis of a meteorite called Bunburra Rockhole has revealed that the rock originated from a previously unknown parent asteroid, allowing scientists to understand the geology of the parent body.
Space Exploration
Nov 16, 2017
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A team of astronomers led by Elyar Sedaghati, an ESO fellow and recent graduate of TU Berlin, has examined the atmosphere of the exoplanet [WASP-19b] in greater detail than ever before. This remarkable planet has about the ...
Astronomy
Sep 13, 2017
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Even though it is known to be a cannibal, the mangrove rivulus or killifish of the Americas will never eat one of its own embryos, even if it is hungry. This slender amphibious fish can recognize its own kin, even if these ...
Ecology
Sep 5, 2017
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A study by scientists from the University of Cambridge has revealed how cooperative behaviour between insect family members changes how rapidly body size evolves – with the speed of evolution increasing when individual ...
Evolution
May 29, 2017
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Why is it that some species seem to be particularly attentive parents while others leave their young to fend for themselves? For years, scientists have believed one of the major drivers was experience - an animal raised by ...
Biotechnology
Apr 19, 2017
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Laid on leaves hanging over streams in tropical rainforests, glassfrog eggs are tasty snacks for snakes, insects and other predators until they hatch and drop into the streams to begin life as tadpoles. Until recently, biologists ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 31, 2017
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Humans are not alone in continuing to support offspring who have "left the nest." It happens in Galapagos penguins, too.
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2017
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A new study finds parents who talk with their high schoolers about the relevance of science and math can increase competency and career interest in the fields.
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2017
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The self-driving car project that Google started seven years ago has grown into a company called Waymo, signaling its confidence that it will be able to bring robot-controlled vehicles to the masses within the next few years.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 13, 2016
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Chicks that are competing with siblings or whose parents are likely to die or switch partners tend to be less honest when begging for food, research into sibling rivalry in birds by Oxford University scientists has found.
Plants & Animals
Nov 7, 2016
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