From their laboratories on a rocky planet dwarfed by the vastness of space, scientists have collaborated to measure all of the starlight ever produced throughout the history of the observable …read more Source:: Science
Month: November 2018
The whole of Africa was the cradle of humankind
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•A new study breaks with the paradigm that the cradle of humankind lies in East Africa, based on the archaeological remains found at sites in the region of Ain Hanech …read more Source:: Science
Cod: Loss of breeding grounds in warmer world
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•The chances of survival for the offspring of important fish species will dramatically worsen, if the 1.5 ° C target of the Paris Climate Agreement is not achieved. …read more Source:: Science
Atomic clocks now keep time well enough to improve models of Earth
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•Experimental atomic clocks have now achieved three new performance records, now ticking precisely enough to not only improve timekeeping and navigation, but also detect faint signals from gravity, the early …read more Source:: Science
Potential arthritis treatment prevents cartilage breakdown
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•In an advance that could improve the treatment options available for osteoarthritis, engineers have designed a new material that can administer drugs directly to the cartilage. …read more Source:: Science
Fires fueled spread of grasslands on ancient Earth
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•Ancient wildfires played a crucial role in the formation and spread of grasslands like those that now cover large parts of the Earth. …read more Source:: Science
First risk genes for ADHD found
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•An international collaboration has for the first time identified genetic variants which increase the risk of ADHD. The new findings provide a completely new insight into the biology behind ADHD. …read more Source:: Science
Acer Chromebook 13: The pro’s Chromebook
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•While it’s no Google Pixelbook, at half the price, the latest Acer Chromebook 13 gives more bang for the buck. …read more Source:: Linux
Researchers restore breathing, partial forelimb function in rats with spinal cord injuries
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•Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year — most from vehicle crashes or falls. The most severe spinal …read more Source:: Science
Solving a 75-year-old mystery might provide a new source of farm fertilizer
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•The solution to a 75-year-old materials mystery might one day allow farmers in developing nations to produce their own fertilizer on demand, using sunlight and nitrogen from the air. …read more Source:: Science