With widespread, sustained declines in fertility, the world population will likely peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion, and then decline to about 8.8 billion by 2100 — about 2 …read more Source:: Science
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Key nose cells identified as likely COVID-19 virus entry points
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•Two specific nose cell types have been identified as likely initial infection points for COVID-19 coronavirus. Scientists discovered that goblet and ciliated cells in the nose have high levels of …read more Source:: Science
Scientists discover supernova that outshines all others
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•A supernova at least twice as bright and energetic, and likely much more massive than any yet recorded has been identified by an international team of astronomers. …read more Source:: Science
Warming, acidic oceans may nearly eliminate coral reef habitats by 2100
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•Rising sea surface temperatures and acidic waters could eliminate nearly all existing coral reef habitats by 2100, suggesting restoration projects in these areas will likely meet serious challenges, according to …read more Source:: Science
Low-energy solar particles from beyond Earth found near the Sun
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•Scientists have identified low-energy particles lurking near the Sun that likely originated from solar wind interactions well beyond Earth orbit. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is venturing closer to the Sun …read more Source:: Science
Newly discovered comet is likely interstellar visitor
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•A newly discovered comet has excited the astronomical community this week because it appears to have originated from outside the solar system. The official confirmation that comet C/2019 Q4 is …read more Source:: Science
Meteor magnets in outer space: Finding elusive giant planets
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•A team has discovered two Jupiter-sized planets about 150 light years away from Earth that could reveal whether life is likely on the smaller planets in other planetary systems. …read more Source:: Science
Strange Martian mineral deposit likely sourced from volcanic explosions
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•In a finding that is soon to be ground-truthed by NASA’s next Mars rover, researchers show that a Martian mineral deposit was likely formed by ashfall from ancient volcanic explosions. …read more Source:: Science
Small, hardy planets most likely to survive death of their stars
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•Small, hardy planets packed with dense elements have the best chance of avoiding being crushed and swallowed up when their host star dies, new research has found. …read more Source:: Science
Flu virus’ best friend: Low humidity
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•Researchers have pinpointed a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter months: low humidity. …read more Source:: Science