A new VLBA image shows details of a young jet emitted from the core of an active galaxy, revealing that the jet activity stopped, then restarted only a decade ago. …read more Source:: Science
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Exploding stars may have caused mass extinction on Earth, study shows
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•Killer cosmic rays from nearby supernovae could be the culprit behind at least one mass extinction event, researchers said, and finding certain radioactive isotopes in Earth’s rock record could confirm …read more Source:: Science
Microsoft to developers: These are our biggest and best open-source projects
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•Microsoft has launched a new website that shows off its open-source credentials. …read more Source:: Linux
New blood test shows great promise in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
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•A new blood test demonstrated remarkable promise in discriminating between persons with and without Alzheimer’s disease and in persons at known genetic risk may be able to detect the disease …read more Source:: Science
Giant meteorite impacts formed parts of the Moon’s crust, new evidence shows
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•New research on a rock collected by the Apollo 17 astronauts has revealed evidence for a mineral phase that can only form above 2300 °C. Such temperatures are uniquely achieved …read more Source:: Science
Relying on ‘local food’ is a distant dream for most of the world
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•A recent study shows that less than one-third of the world’s population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity. …read more Source:: Science
Engineered virus might be able to block coronavirus infections, mouse study shows
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•No vaccines exist that protect people against infections by coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, or the ones that cause SARS and MERS. As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc, many …read more Source:: Science
COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows promise, research shows
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•Scientists have announced a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. When tested in mice, the vaccine — delivered through a fingertip-sized patch — produces antibodies …read more Source:: Science
Ancient shell shows days were half-hour shorter 70 million years ago
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•Earth turned faster at the end of the time of the dinosaurs than it does today, rotating 372 times a year, compared to the current 365, according to a new …read more Source:: Science
Earth formed much faster than previously thought, new study shows
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•By measuring iron isotopes, researchers have shown that our planet originally formed much faster than previously thought. This finding provides new insights on both planetary formation and the likelihood of …read more Source:: Science