Simulations by researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tsinghua University indicate that Earth-like planets are more likely to be found orbiting Sun-like stars rather than lower-mass stars that are currently targeted, ...
Astronomy
Feb 17, 2015
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Scientists at The University of Manchester, working with colleagues at Stanford University in America, have discovered how prized bluefin tuna keep their hearts pumping during temperature changes that would stop a human heart. ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 5, 2015
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Just looking at somebody shivering is enough to make us feel cold, according to new research at the University of Sussex in the UK.
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2015
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A new study could provide insights about the abundance of water in fragments from a famous asteroid.
Space Exploration
Oct 24, 2014
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Water pours into a cup at about the same rate regardless of whether the water bottle is made of glass or plastic.
Nanophysics
Sep 19, 2013
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During the hot summer months, there's nothing quite like a nice refreshing and cooling dip in a pool, and it would seem that elephants agree. In fact, in some game parks, elephants will rarely stray far from water, and have ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 11, 2013
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While our "body clock" regulates our 24 hour daily routine, a woman's menstrual cycle follows a 30 day rhythm. Many marine animals, such as the worm Platynereis, synchronize their reproduction rhythm with the lunar cycle. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 4, 2013
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Leonardo da Vinci once remarked "we know more about celestial bodies than the Earth underfoot", and in 500 years not a lot has changed - especially where most of our fresh water is concerned.
Environment
Jun 25, 2013
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Scientists have found that a common antifreeze compound that might exist on Saturn's moon Titan can get trapped within ice-like cages. This discovery could influence our ideas about the evolution and development of life on ...
Space Exploration
Jun 21, 2013
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Out in the wilds or anywhere off the grid, sophisticated instruments small enough to fit in a shirt pocket will one day scavenge power from sunlight, body heat, or other sources to monitor water quality or bridge safety, ...
Engineering
Jun 13, 2013
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