Big data study of global biodiversity shows ineffective national governance is a better indicator of species decline than any other measure of ‘anthropogenic impact.’ Even protected conservation areas make little …read more Source:: Science
Day: December 20, 2017
Giant bubbles on red giant star’s surface
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•Astronomershave for the first time directly observed granulation patterns on the surface of a star outside the Solar System — the ageing red giant ?1 Gruis. This remarkable new image …read more Source:: Science
Radio observations point to likely explanation for neutron-star merger phenomena
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•Data from the Very Large Array and other radio telescopes have allowed astronomers to identify the most likely scenario for the aftermath of the merger of two neutron stars. …read more Source:: Science
CRISPR treatment prevents hearing loss in mice
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•A single treatment of a genome editing agent partially preserved hearing in mice with genetic deafness. The work could one day help scientists treat certain forms of genetic hearing loss …read more Source:: Science
Mars: Not as dry as it seems
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•Two new articles have shed light on why there is, presumably, no life on Mars. Although today’s Martian surface is barren, frozen and inhabitable, a trail of evidence points to …read more Source:: Science