A question that has long puzzled scientists is how our Milky Way galaxy which has an elegant spiral shape with long arms, took this form.
Astronomy
Dec 14, 2019
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A UN climate summit in Madrid risked collapsing Saturday after all-night negotiations between countries left them more divided than ever over on how to fight global warming and pay for its ravages.
Environment
Dec 14, 2019
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More than 27,000 pigs have died in a hog-cholera epidemic that has struck Indonesia, with thousands more at risk, an animal welfare official said.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 14, 2019
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Change is afoot for the official measuring stick used to size up big places in America.
Other
Dec 14, 2019
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon in November surged by 104 percent compared to the same month in 2018, according to official data released Saturday.
Environment
Dec 14, 2019
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South African farmer Steve Bothma heaved a sigh of relief when the weatherman finally predicted rain.
Environment
Dec 14, 2019
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Thousands of marine worms dubbed "penis fish" for their shape and color appeared this week on a California beach after a strong winter storm exposed them.
Ecology
Dec 14, 2019
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Mitochondria, tiny structures present in most cells, are known for their energy-generating machinery. Now, Salk researchers have discovered a new function of mitochondria: they set off molecular alarms when cells are exposed ...
Biotechnology
Dec 14, 2019
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Take a deep breath in. Slowly let it out.
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2019
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