TThor, the legendary Norse god from the mythological city of Asgard, is not alone. According to groundbreaking research published in the journal Nature, we humans—along with eagles, starfish, daisies and every complex organism ...
Evolution
Jun 14, 2023
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A Cambridge University researcher has digitally reconstructed the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor—or hominin—for the first time, revealing a capability to stand as erect as we do today.
Evolution
Jun 13, 2023
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Social network companies use a variety of methods, such as a friend recommendation, to increase connectedness and user engagement within the network, but how each company does so effectively is not widely known.
Social Sciences
Jun 12, 2023
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In a study published in Nature Astronomy, a team of researchers from the University of Naples "Federico II," the University of Wroclaw, and the University of Bergen examined a quantum-gravity model of particle propagation ...
Astronomy
Jun 12, 2023
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In some parts of the world, the rules are strict; in others they are far more lax. In some places, people are likely to plan for the future, while in others people are more likely to live in the moment. In some societies ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2023
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A detailed investigation has led to the discovery of a new species of parasitic euglenid found in ostracods and other creatures residing in rice fields. This euglenid has undergone a secondary loss of its photosynthetic capability. ...
Ecology
Jun 5, 2023
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A new form of low-cost, 3D-printed water pollution sensor could make a splash in the world of environmental monitoring, its developers say.
Nanomaterials
Jun 5, 2023
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Fruit flies can be truly annoying when they are buzzing around your living room or landing in your wine. But we have much to thank these tiny nuisances for—they revolutionized biological and medical science.
Plants & Animals
Jun 2, 2023
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The warm season in Europe marks the beginning of the high season for mosquitoes. While they and their larvae serve as prey for many animals and thus play an important role in the ecosystem, humans find the small bloodsuckers ...
Biotechnology
Jun 2, 2023
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When interviewing a job candidate, people often have certain preferences that are not just based on a rational evaluation of the person's skills, but also on gut feelings. These feelings can be fed by our biases that develop ...
Social Sciences
May 23, 2023
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