Five centuries after Charles I of Spain authorized the transport of the first African slaves to the Viceroyalty of New Spain, the ancestry of the hundreds of thousands of abducted and enslaved people forms an integral part ...
Archaeology
Apr 30, 2020
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3015
MSU researchers have traced the evolution of mint genomes for potential future applications that range from medicines to pesticides to antimicrobials.
Evolution
Jan 24, 2023
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831
Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%. This was proven by researchers from ...
Ecology
Aug 11, 2023
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220
Archaeologists from the University of Sydney have reconstructed the ancient seasonal migration routes of Bronze Age herders in Xinjiang, north-western China.
Archaeology
Nov 4, 2020
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1336
Which of Earth's features were essential for the origin and sustenance of life? And how do scientists identify those features on other worlds?
Astronomy
May 2, 2019
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907
Sacrificial rituals featuring human heart extraction were a prevalent religious practice throughout ancient Mesoamerican societies. Intended as a means of appeasing and honoring certain deities, sacrifices served as acts ...
Archaeology
Apr 23, 2020
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Researchers at North Carolina State University used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood ...
Biotechnology
Jul 13, 2023
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114
The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations ...
Evolution
Jun 6, 2023
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132
People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis. To help the aging population, researchers are looking for new therapies that improve bone regeneration.
Biochemistry
Apr 28, 2023
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201
Along the Tian Shan and Alay mountain ranges of Central Asia, sheep and other domestic livestock form the core economy of contemporary life. Although it was here that the movements of their ancient predecessors helped to ...
Archaeology
Apr 8, 2021
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