Chemists at Scripps Research have made a discovery that supports a surprising new view of how life originated on our planet.
Materials Science
Dec 28, 2020
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There's something a little off about our theory of the universe. Almost everything fits, but there's a fly in the cosmic ointment, a particle of sand in the infinite sandwich. Some scientists think the culprit might be gravity—and ...
Astronomy
Dec 28, 2020
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A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.
Archaeology
Dec 28, 2020
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The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday.
Environment
Dec 28, 2020
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After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered ...
Economics & Business
Dec 28, 2020
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Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic's fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as ...
Economics & Business
Dec 28, 2020
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