Peru's ancient irrigation systems turned deserts into farms because of the culture. Without it, the systems failed
Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it's one of the driest deserts in the world.
Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it's one of the driest deserts in the world.
Archaeology
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People who have disrupted circadian rhythms suffer all kinds of negative effects, including higher rates of obesity, sleep difficulties and accidents.
Cell & Microbiology
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Baby monkeys who receive more care from their mothers develop stronger facial expression recognition skills as they grow, which could help them to navigate vital social groups more effectively.
Plants & Animals
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Monash researchers have discovered that swimming sperm create swirling fluid vortices—shaped like rolling corkscrews—giving them an extra boost in the race to the egg.
Cell & Microbiology
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While the daily ebb and flow of people across a city might seem chaotic, new research reveals underlying universal patterns. A study published in the journal Nature Communications by a team led by Chair Professor Bo Huang ...
Earth Sciences
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Despite U.S. per capita milk consumption falling significantly in recent decades, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans are consuming a record amount of dairy in butter and cheese—products made from milk ...
Agriculture
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More than 100 years after the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, new interpretations of the burial are still emerging. A recent article published in the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology proposes ...
Archaeology
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An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and gaps—information that is critical in planning how to meet growing food demand.
Ecology
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New research has uncovered a crucial clue to understanding the spread of "barrens" in the Great Southern Reef, which are threatening the reef ecosystem.
Plants & Animals
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The arrows for Norwegian seabird populations are pointing downward. Researchers have now recorded mercury levels above the threshold for effects in seabirds that live on Svalbard.
Plants & Animals
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