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09/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop super-water-repelling material inspired by spiky porcupinefish skin
The future of water-repellent materials might soon have a lot to do with the porcupinefish, according to new research. Also known as blowfish, porcupinefish are medium- to large-sized tropical fish that belong to the Diodontidae family. Found in shallow temperate and tropical seas throughout the world, porcupinefish are known for their ability to inflate their […]
09/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Pollution breeds CHAOS: Scientists find link between dirty air and violent crime
The deadly and devastating effects that air pollution has on one’s health such as sickness, malaise, lowered immunity and depression are all well-known. However, it is worth noting that the phenomenon has one other, far more insidious effect that many may not be familiar with: it could induce violent behavior in some people. According to […]
09/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Archaeologists discover cannabis in burners at 2,500-year-old Jirzankal cemetery in western China
The Ancient Chinese were among those who pioneered the use of cannabis 2,500 years ago, experts have revealed. Proof of this, archaeologists say, are the remains of scorched wooden incense burners that were unearthed at an ancient burial ground in the mountains of western China. These burners, which were among the relics found at the […]
08/31/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Perfect predator: The T. rex’s stiff skull enabled it to SHATTER the bones of its prey
As it turns out, the secret behind the Tyrannosaurus rex’s supremacy over all other dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era was all in its head – literally. According to researchers, this is because the T. rex had an extremely stiff skull that allowed it to effectively crush its prey’s bones without cracking its own cranium. “The […]
08/31/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Astronomers: Dead star sent massive X-ray, radio waves to Earth
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) – super intense, millisecond-long bursts of radio energy waves produced by unidentified sources in the distant cosmos – are one of the most perplexing and rare mysteries in all of astronomy, having been detected a few dozen times by radio telescopes around the world. And now, one more has been observed […]
08/28/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Fish bones dug up in Early Neolithic Jiahu site suggest carp farming dates back 8,000 years
The ancient Chinese were engaged in aquaculture at least 4,500 years before the Egyptians, the civilization previously considered to be the first to attempt the farming of food fish, an international team of researchers and experts said recently. The team, made up of researchers from Japan, China, Germany and the U.K., came to the conclusion […]
08/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Amazing aquatic life: Blue-banded sea snakes “breathe” through their heads
Sea snakes, despite their name, still need to surface to get air to breathe. Australian researchers, however, have found one species that has developed an organ that lets it effectively “breathe” underwater for a limited time. Blue-banded sea snakes (Hydrophis cyanocinctus) are aquatic reptiles that can reach up to around 5 feet or 1.5 meters in length. Endemic […]
08/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop method to upcycle agricultural waste by creating soap from rice straw
A common agricultural byproduct may hold the key to natural, sustainable and environmentally-safe cleaning products, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in partnership with India’s Amity University and the Indian Institute of Technology, looked at the possibility of using rice straw as a non-toxic alternative ingredient for soaps […]
08/04/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Fascinating biology: Here’s why certain animals have DOZENS of bones in their skulls
Contrary to what most people might think, the human skull — the bone structure that supports the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain — is actually composed of many bones rather than one — 22 bones, to be precise. These bones, which are connected together by fibrous structures known as “cranial sutures,” harden and fuse together […]
07/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Archaeologists crack the code on the mysterious medieval tunnel buried beneath Paisley Abbey in Scotland
A 14th-century medieval drain tunnel stretching almost 300 feet has been uncovered beneath Paisley Abbey in Scotland. The drain tunnel is being heralded as one of the most well-preserved medieval relics to ever be found. The Abbey Drain, which ends around ten feet from the banks of the present-day White Cart River, had lain hidden for centuries until […]
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