Marine organisms have evolved to thrive in various ocean environments, resulting in unique adaptations that make them the object of commercial interest. Researchers have identified 862 marine species, with a …read more Source:: Science
Month: June 2018
New data-mining technique offers most-vivid picture of Martian mineralogy
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•A team of scientists have revealed the mineralogy of Mars at an unprecedented scale, which will help them understand the planet’s geologic history and habitability. Understanding the mineralogy of another …read more Source:: Science
Scientists create ‘genetic atlas’ of proteins in human blood
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•An international team of researchers has created the first detailed genetic map of human proteins, the key building blocks of biology. These discoveries promise to enhance our understanding of a …read more Source:: Science
Dogs prefer to eat fat, and cats surprisingly tend toward carbs
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•Dogs gravitate toward high-fat food, but cats pounce on carbohydrates with even greater enthusiasm, according to research into the dietary habits of America’s two most popular pets. …read more Source:: Science
Microbiome differences between urban and rural populations start soon after birth
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•An analysis comparing the intestinal microbiomes of both infants and adults living in rural and urban areas of Nigeria has revealed that not only are there many differences in adults …read more Source:: Science
Earth could have supported continental crust, life earlier than thought
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•The early Earth might have been habitable much earlier than thought, according to new research. …read more Source:: Science
Secret life of an enigmatic Antarctic apex predator
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•Scientists have, for the first time, tracked the lives of leopard seals as they migrate around Antarctica. The team followed these formidable predators as they move from the frozen Antarctic …read more Source:: Science
Spider glue research resolves sticky problem
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•Ever wonder why paint peels off the wall during summer’s high humidity? Interfacial water, as it’s known, forms a slippery and non-adhesive layer between the glue and the surface to …read more Source:: Science
Physicists use terahertz flashes to uncover state of matter hidden by superconductivity
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•A research team has developed a new quantum switching scheme that gives them access to new and hidden states of matter. If researchers can learn to control the hidden state, …read more Source:: Science
New way to estimate magma beneath Yellowstone supervolcano
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•Researchers have found a new way to estimate how fast magma is recharging beneath the Yellowstone supervolcano. While their findings offer no help in predicting if the volcano will erupt, …read more Source:: Science