Traces of ancient empires that stretched across Africa remain in the DNA of people living on the continent, reveals a new genetics study led by UCL researchers.
Biotechnology
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Ancient 2-meter-long amphibians swam like crocodiles long before true crocodiles existed, according to a study published March 29, 2023, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by David P. Groenewald of the University of the ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Mar 29, 2023
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Unproductive, inflexible, and less motivated... these are some of the most common stereotypes heard about senior employees. Even though the stereotypes are usually unfounded, they nevertheless influence how senior employees ...
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2023
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Life may come in all shapes and sizes, but in nature the most extreme size ranges predominate, according to Rutgers researchers.
Plants & Animals
Mar 29, 2023
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Sixth Avenue used to cut through miles of farmland. Now, the road has disappeared under muddy water, its path marked by sodden telephone poles that protrude from the swelling lake. Water laps just below the windows of a lone ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 29, 2023
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to crack down on antisocial behavior. The proposals include making offenders wear hi-vis jackets to wash police cars and clean up vandalism, within 48 hours of being served a ...
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2023
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When news about the climate is published, like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report, frightening headlines like "final warning" or "now or never" are often the norm. Some activists call this approach ...
Environment
Mar 29, 2023
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Most of us have heard the one about if you cross your arms over your chest you're feeling defensive or if you're fiddling with your hair while talking you feel nervous—but is there really any truth to some of these body ...
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2023
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According to the 2022 Teacher Wellbeing Index—a survey carried out by the charity Education Support—78% of UK school staff reportedly experienced mental health symptoms due to their work in the past academic year. The ...
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2023
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Intrigued by reports of recent volcanic eruptions on Venus? WashU planetary scientists Paul Byrne and Rebecca Hahn want you to use their new map of 85,000 volcanoes on Venus to help locate the next active lava flow. Their ...
Astronomy
Mar 29, 2023
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