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The rise, fall and revival of research on human development
A new study takes a tour of the history of research into human embryology and development to show the "cycles of attention" that led to major scientific breakthroughs.
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Aug 2, 2024
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Researchers put a finger on why men and women feel touch differently
The lab of University of Virginia systems engineer Gregory J. Gerling recently made a discovery on a touchy subject: why women generally seem to have a more acute sense of touch than men.
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Jul 31, 2024
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New study shows that 'super spikes' can increase track running speeds by 2%
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, ...
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Jul 29, 2024
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Your world is different from a pigeon's—but a new theory explains how we can still live in the same reality
The human eye registers three colors of light: red, green and blue. But pigeons (and many other animal species) can also see a fourth color, ultraviolet.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2024
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Russia's war in Ukraine has been devastating for animals—but they've also given the nation reason for hope
Russia's war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering to the civilian population. Tens of thousands are believed to have been killed, though an exact figure is impossible to know. Russia's aggression has also sparked the biggest ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 24, 2024
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Carbon dating: Developing a measurement tool for a 23-year-old cold case
When local law enforcement are unable to identify skeletal remains, they may seek out external resources and capabilities like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry ...
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Jul 23, 2024
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Using forest resources strengthens food security, study finds
Forests can reduce hunger in rural households while also capturing carbon and advancing sustainability goals for low- and middle-income countries, according to new research by University of Notre Dame experts.
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Jul 22, 2024
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Researchers reveal pivotal role of online communities in helping those affected by pet theft
Social media and online communities can play a crucial role for owners searching for their stolen pets, researchers have revealed, both in physically tracking them down and as a source of comfort after their loss.
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Jul 18, 2024
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Researchers propose improvement in identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition
Researchers have published a new study in Information Fusion that demonstrates an improvement in the identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition, making decision-making by forensic experts much more ...
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Jul 18, 2024
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Subsurface of fingernails found to have precise tactile localization
A psychologist at the University of London has found that humans have a surprisingly precise degree of tactile localization beneath their fingernails. In his study, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Matthew ...
Two new species of Psilocybe mushrooms discovered in southern Africa
Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to six known species indigenous to Africa. Psilocybe species are among the most well-known and well-studied ...
Ecology
Jul 2, 2024
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A management strategy for producing scientific breakthroughs
New analysis of a laboratory renowned for producing Nobel Prize winners has revealed how a clear management strategy plays a critical part in producing scientific breakthroughs.
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Jul 2, 2024
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Researchers propose a new, holistic way to teach synthetic biology
The field of synthetic biology, the science of manipulating biology, has a lot of "cooks in the kitchen," which has both helped it flourish and made it unusually difficult to create a cohesive, consistent curriculum for students ...
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Jun 27, 2024
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Unlocking biodiversity insights from the tropical Andes
Despite hosting some of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems and the urgency of the region's conservation challenges, researchers in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru often struggle to share their unique insights into these complex ...
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Jun 27, 2024
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A model of Collaborative Ethics to guide translational research from fundamental discoveries to real-world applications
In sciences, disruptive research that is breaking new ground often raises new and not-yet-explored ethical questions. Although new scientific breakthroughs can have the power to change how we understand and live in the world, ...
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Jun 25, 2024
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Denmark bans noodles for being too hot—what you need to know about chili heat
Chili peppers—love them or hate them, they've got a heat that's hard to ignore. Recently, their fiery nature has even caused a bit of a stir in Denmark, where Buldak Ramen noodles have been banned for being dangerously ...
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Jun 18, 2024
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Biomechanics of sound production in high-pitched classical singing
Opera singers have to use the extreme limits of their voice range. Many pedagogical and scientific sources suggest that the highest pitches reached in classical singing can only be produced with a so-called "whistle" voice ...
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Jun 18, 2024
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Reimagining the undergraduate bio lab experience, and keeping students in STEMM
HHMI's Science Education Alliance is transforming the undergraduate introductory science experience at more than 150 two- and four-year institutions across the US. These same students are making discoveries that could change ...
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Jun 7, 2024
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A visualization of everything on Earth—the difference between biomass and technomass
A new interactive visual depicts everything on the planet Earth, showing, with scientific precision and breathtaking profundity, how man-made things now outweigh all forms of natural life.
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Jun 5, 2024
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Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica is a step toward redressing colonial harms, say researchers
Museums often celebrate new acquisitions, especially something rare or historic. In April 2024, scientists from the Natural History Museum of Jamaica and The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus accepted a very rare ...
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Jun 4, 2024
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