Prehistoric scat reveals 'waves' of extinction in Colombia
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
Ecology
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A team of researchers has demonstrated the ultimate sensitivity allowed by quantum physics in measuring the time delay between two photons.
Optics & Photonics
Apr 25, 2023
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-secreted lipid bilayer bioparticles with a diameter of 30 to 250 nm. They are a promising source of biomarkers for liquid biopsies for early cancer diagnosis and real-time monitoring ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 21, 2023
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Human activity is currently driving a loss of natural diversity that some experts describe as the sixth major mass extinction event in the history of the Earth. The decline in insects is particularly alarming: Insects are ...
Evolution
Apr 21, 2023
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Scientists have discovered a parasite is behind a severe die-off of long-spined sea urchins across the Caribbean Sea, which has had devastating consequences for coral reefs and surrounding marine ecosystems.
Plants & Animals
Apr 19, 2023
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The first rapid test for mpox, more commonly known as monkeypox, has been developed by a team of researchers led by Penn State. The selective molecular sensor can detect the virus within minutes, without the use of any high-end ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 18, 2023
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A team of mechanical and civil engineers working with occupational health scientists affiliated with several entities in China and two colleagues from Harvard University found high levels of a host of chemicals inside of ...
Many common viruses responsible for childhood illnesses establish a home for life within us. This is evidenced in a new study carried out at the University of Helsinki and published in Nucleic Acids Research on March 23, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 12, 2023
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There is no stable microbial community residing in the bloodstream of healthy humans, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 5, 2023
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Neuroscientists at the University of Zurich have developed innovative objectives for light microscopy by using mirrors to produce images. Their design finds correspondence in mirror telescopes used in astronomy on the one ...
Biotechnology
Mar 31, 2023
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