Teenagers, aged between 11 and 18, drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks on average a year, according to new calculations. …read more Source:: Science
Month: November 2016
As life expectancy grows, men still lagging
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•A new study of mortality patterns in humans, monkeys and apes suggests that the last few generations of humans have enjoyed the biggest life expectancy boost in primate history. Yet …read more Source:: Science
Reconditioning the brain to overcome fear
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•Researchers have discovered a way to remove specific fears from the brain, using a combination of artificial intelligence and brain scanning technology. Their technique could lead to a new way …read more Source:: Science
For chimps, mothers matter
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•Think of all the things your mom taught you – sit up straight, close your mouth when you chew your food, remember to say please and thank you…the list goes …read more Source:: Science
Keratin and melanosomes preserved in 130-million-year-old bird fossil
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•New research has found evidence of original keratin and melanosome preservation in a 130-million-year-old Eoconfuciusornis specimen. The work extends the timeframe in which original molecules may preserve, and demonstrates the …read more Source:: Science
Targeting mysteries of deep Earth: Water deeper in planet than scientists previously believed
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•A mineral far below Earth’s surface may hold the key to how much water is stored in the planet, a researcher says. …read more Source:: Science
PyPy update makes nice with Python C extensions
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•By Serdar Yegulalp The latest update to PyPy (5.6), the just-in-time compiling runtime for Python, supplies the usual roster of bug fixes and incremental improvements. Its biggest changes, though, involve a …read more Source:: OpenSource
Archaeologist uses ‘dinosaur crater’ rocks, prehistoric teeth to track ancient humans
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•Where’s the best place to start when retracing the life of a person who lived 4,000 years ago? Turns out, it’s simple — you start at the beginning. …read more Source:: Science
Bacteria communicate to ramp up collective immune response to viral threats
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•Bacteria can boost their own immune systems by “talking” to each other, surprising new research shows. This research provides new insight into how groups of bacteria collectively defend against viral …read more Source:: Science
Storing carbon dioxide underground by turning it into rock
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•In November, the Paris Climate Agreement goes into effect to reduce global carbon emissions. To achieve the set targets, experts say capturing and storing carbon must be part of the …read more Source:: Science