Astronomers have conducted observations of the massive-star forming region IRAS 16547-4247. The observation results shows the presence of multiple, or at least two, gas outflows from a protostar, indicating the …read more Source:: Science
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What 300,000 year old eggshells reveal about the environment of the Paleolithic
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•In the 1990s the discovery of the oldest human made and completely preserved wooden hunting weapons made the Paleolithic excavation site in Schoningen internationally renowned. Contained within the 300,000 year-old …read more Source:: Science
Intelligent neuroprostheses mimic natural motor control
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•Neuroscientists are taking inspiration from natural motor control to design new prosthetic devices that can better replace limb function. Researchers have tested a range of brain-controlled devices — from wheelchairs …read more Source:: Science
Pesticides in fruit and vegetables linked to semen quality
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•The first study to investigate the relationship between eating fruit and vegetables containing pesticide residues and the quality of men’s semen has shown a link with lower sperm counts and …read more Source:: Science
3-D human skin maps aid study of relationships between molecules, microbes and environment
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•Researchers have produced 3-D maps of molecular and microbial variations across the body. These maps provide a baseline for studies of the interplay between the molecules that make up our …read more Source:: Science
Climate-related disruptions of marine ecosystems: Decades to destroy, millennia to recover
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•A new study reports that marine ecosystems can take thousands, rather than hundreds, of years to recover from climate-related upheavals. The study’s authors analyzed thousands of invertebrate fossils to show …read more Source:: Science
Earthlike ‘Star Wars’ tatooines may be common
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•Luke Skywalker’s home in “Star Wars” is the desert planet Tatooine, with twin sunsets because it orbits two stars. So far, only uninhabitable gas-giant planets have been identified circling such …read more Source:: Science
New compounds could offer therapy for multitude of diseases
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•An international team of more than 18 research groups has demonstrated that the compounds they developed can safely prevent harmful protein aggregation in preliminary tests using animals. The findings raise …read more Source:: Science
Do biofuel policies seek to cut emissions by cutting food?
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•A new study found that government biofuel policies rely on reductions in food consumption to generate greenhouse gas savings. …read more Source:: Science
More evidence for groundwater on Mars: Conditions would be conducive for microbial colonization if on Earth
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•Scientists investigated the Equatorial Layered Deposits (ELDs) of Arabia Terra in Firsoff crater area, Mars, to understand their formation and potential habitability. On the plateau, ELDs consist of rare mounds, …read more Source:: Science