Archeologists find Roman shipwrecks off Egypt's north coast
Egypt says archaeologists have discovered three sunken shipwrecks dating back more than 2,000 years to Roman times off the coast of the city of Alexandria.
Archaeology
Nov 21, 2017
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New database catalogues plants that soak up contamination
Hyperaccumulators are unusual plants that can absorb much larger amounts of metal compounds in their leaves and stems than normal plants, and they are very useful for cleaning up contaminated land. As described in a New Phytologist ...
Other
Nov 21, 2017
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Unexpected atmospheric vortex behavior on Saturn's moon Titan
A new study led by a University of Bristol earth scientist has shown that recently reported unexpected behaviour on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is due to its unique atmospheric chemistry.
Space Exploration
Nov 21, 2017
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Video: The art and science of glassblowing
If you've ever tapped a screen to send a tweet, opted for a glass bottled soda because of taste, or drooled over art glass in a gallery, then your life has been changed for the better by the transparent yet durable combination ...
Other
Nov 21, 2017
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US charges Iranian over 'Game of Thrones' HBO hack
The United States on Tuesday charged an Iranian computer whiz with hacking into HBO, stealing scripts and plot summaries for "Games of Thrones," and trying to extort $6 million in Bitcoin out of the network.
Security
Nov 21, 2017
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Norway court grants reprieve to seven wolves
A Norwegian court on Tuesday granted a reprieve to seven wolves near Oslo caught in the middle of a battle between environmental activists and sheep farmers.
Ecology
Nov 21, 2017
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China says ex-top internet regulator under investigation
China's former top internet regulator and censor is being investigated by the ruling Communist Party's anti-corruption arm, the agency said Tuesday.
Internet
Nov 21, 2017
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Virtual reality allows you to look inside your body and could help improve drug delivery
Renderings of 3D cells in the body are traditionally displayed using 2D media, such as on a computer screen or paper; however, the advent of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets means it is now possible to visualize and interact ...
Other
Nov 21, 2017
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What does it mean for the husband when his wife keeps her own surname?
When a woman chooses not to take her husband's surname after marriage, people perceive her husband as being higher in traits related to femininity and lower in traits related to masculinity. He is also perceived as having ...
Social Sciences
Nov 21, 2017
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Greater government responsiveness is paramount to maintaining stable societies
The Brexit is the perfect example of a time-delayed event. It will happen, if at all, only several years after the referendum vote. Dynamical systems with time delays, like societies making political decisions, have attracted ...
Social Sciences
Nov 21, 2017
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