A new analysis of data from two lunar missions finds evidence that the Moon’s water is widely distributed across the surface and is not confined to a particular region or …read more Source:: Science
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Low-fat or low-carb? It’s a draw, study finds
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•New evidence might dismay those who have chosen sides in the low-fat versus low-carb diet debate. Cutting either carbs or fats shaves off excess weight in about the same proportion, …read more Source:: Science
Nanoparticle vaccine offers universal protection against influenza A viruses, study finds
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•Researchers have developed a universal vaccine to combat influenza A viruses that produces long-lasting immunity in mice and protects them against the limitations of seasonal flu vaccines, according to a …read more Source:: Science
Bonobos prefer jerks
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•Never trust anyone who is rude to a waiter, advice columnists say. But while humans generally prefer individuals who are nice to others, a Duke University study finds bonobos are …read more Source:: Science
Political instability and weak governance lead to loss of species, study finds
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•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
Lifespan prolonged by inhibiting common enzyme
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•The lifespans of flies and worms are prolonged by limiting the activity of an enzyme common to all animals, finds a new study. The enzyme — RNA polymerase III (Pol …read more Source:: Science
Lava or not, exoplanet 55 Cancri e likely to have atmosphere
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•Twice as big as Earth, the super-Earth 55 Cancri e was thought to have lava flows on its surface. Now, a new analysis finds this planet likely has an atmosphere …read more Source:: Science
Twin study finds genetics affects where children look, shaping mental development
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•A study that tracked the eye movement of twins has found that genetics plays a strong role in how people attend to their environment. …read more Source:: Science
What training exercise boosts brain power best? New research finds out
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•One of the two brain-training methods most scientists use in research is significantly better in improving memory and attention. It also results in more significant changes in brain activity. …read more Source:: Science
Winter cold extremes linked to high-altitude polar vortex weakening
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•When the strong winds that circle the Arctic slacken, cold polar air can escape and cause extreme winter chills in parts of the Northern hemisphere. A new study finds that …read more Source:: Science