How did dogs get to the Americas? An ancient bone fragment holds clues
The history of dogs has been intertwined, since ancient times, with that of the humans who domesticated them.
The history of dogs has been intertwined, since ancient times, with that of the humans who domesticated them.
Evolution
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A team of researchers concludes that a game-theory approach may offer new insights into both the spread and disruption of viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2. Its work, described in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, applies ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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The environmental impacts of removing dingoes from the landscape are visible from space, a new UNSW Sydney study shows.
Ecology
Feb 23, 2021
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Urban areas are on the rise and changing rapidly in form and function, with spillover effects on virtually all areas of the Earth. The UN estimates that by 2050, 68% of the world's population will reside in urban areas. In ...
Environment
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A high-intensity accelerator beam is formed of trillions of particles that race at lightning speeds down a system of powerful magnets and high-energy superconductors. Calculating the physics of the beam is so complex that ...
General Physics
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This study, published recently in the international journal Insects, was conducted by researchers from the University of Granada, the DoƱana Biological Station, and the Biomedical Research Networking Centre for Epidemiology ...
Ecology
Feb 23, 2021
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What remains of the star that exploded just outside our galaxy in 1987? Debris has obscured scientists' view, but two of NASA's X-ray telescopes have revealed new clues.
Astronomy
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By the end of the year, Hayley Arceneaux will be the youngest American in space and one of the first tourists to enter orbit unaccompanied by professional astronauts.
Space Exploration
Feb 23, 2021
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In the last century, significant progress has been made in advancing gender equity in the United States. Women gained the right to vote, fathers have become more involved parents and more people and institutions recognize ...
Social Sciences
Feb 23, 2021
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Selenium contamination of freshwater ecosystems is an ongoing environmental health problem around the world. A naturally occurring trace element, selenium levels are high in some geologic formations like sedimentary shales ...
Environment
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