Germ cells, the reproductive cells that eventually become eggs and sperm, are set aside early in embryonic development, when the embryo is just a hollow ball of cells called the gastrula. This means that the cells transferring ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 1, 2022
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Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according to a new study by University of British Columbia chemists.
Earth Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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Roughly a half-century ago, astronomers realized that the powerful radio source coming from the center of our galaxy (Sagitarrius A*) was a "monster" black hole. Since then, they have found that supermassive black holes (SMBHs) ...
Astronomy
Nov 1, 2022
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Recent events like the war in Ukraine, conflicts over Taiwan and the rise of authoritarian ideology have renewed interest in the foundations of modern democracy.
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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With the UK's new prime minister in office, it looks like the political turmoil of the last few months is likely to ease, at least for the time being. Rishi Sunak and his fellow MPs must put their political differences aside ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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Southeast Australia's bushfire crisis culminated in the devastating bushfire season of 2019 and 2020 that burnt nearly 25 million hectares of bush.
Earth Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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To survive, animals compete for resources, be it food, mating partners or territory. But a ground breaking recent study shows chimpanzees and gorillas form friendships, some lasting at least 20 years. They play, eat and socialize ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 1, 2022
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It may take close to 300 years to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, according to a UN progress report on its sustainable development goals (SDG), Gender Snapshot 2022. This is way off the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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Canada is a world leader in developing quantum technologies and is well-positioned to secure its place in the emerging quantum industry.
Quantum Physics
Nov 1, 2022
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Using an approach based on CRISPR proteins, MIT researchers have developed a new way to precisely control the amount of a particular protein that is produced in mammalian cells.
Biotechnology
Nov 1, 2022
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