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Bat Social Distancing
Sick vampire bats practice social distancing, according to a recent study by scientists from the Natural History Museum in Berlin, Ohio State University, and the
Facebook threatens scientists with advertising
Facebook Attempts to Halt Research Project on Presidential Election Advertising Facebook has threatened to stop a research project by New York University (NYU) that investigates
Grimsvötn Glacier Volcano Erupting Soon?
A previously unknown tectonic plate has been discovered off the west coast of Canada by geologists at the University of Houston. The plate was found
Microplastics Found in Human Organs
A recent study has found microplastics in 100% of human tissue samples. While the health effects on humans are still unclear, animal studies have shown
Neanderthals had lower pain threshold.
Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred for thousands of years, resulting in positive effects on the pain sensitivity of their offspring. Pain is transmitted through human
Breakthrough in Life Extension Research
Scientists in the United States have discovered a way to extend human lifespan using a specific medication. The drug, Mifepristone, has already been successful in
Possible Explanation for Earth’s Big Gap
Geologists have been puzzled for centuries by a gap in the Earth’s history, spanning almost a billion years, where there are no deposits worldwide. This
Giant Tortoises Rediscovered on Galapagos
In a stunning discovery, researchers on the island of Isabela in the Pacific have found long-dead genetic material that has given hope for the resurrection
Cooling with Twisted Fibers
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional cooling process used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
Why People Prefer Rounded Numbers
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, USA, has found that people tend to prefer rounded numbers over exact
